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Frank Murphy's avatar

Did you know (hashtag) MG is credited with a “thanks” acknowledgement in Wes Anderson’s film The French Dispatch. (?)

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Anne Giardini's avatar

Gripping is a great word for this. BTW, I was mere wallpaper when I received my OC; the stars were the marvellously chatty Tragically Hip (without Gord Downie, who I believe received his earlier) and Alex Trebec, looking a bit startled to be there.

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Jean McKay's avatar

Gripping, that's what the rabies story is. My god.

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Allan Stratton's avatar

This is so good. I LOVE the anecdote about the dog tag. Wearing those 'I am special' pins is so high school, like people with a PhD in English or Gender Studies insisting on being called Dr.".

But the rabies section was very moving. Imagine having to drown your cat! Never. I was shattered by Old Yeller.

And how great to hear about MG's acquiring editor. To have the guts to put one's name behind something from the slush pile shows rare intellectual confidence.

I was also intrigued by tales of our early G.G.! Your mind is a bowl of the most tasty assorted nuts!

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Linda Granfield's avatar

Actually enjoyed the song--and, as always, was amused by today's entry. Imagine! Amused by a rabies discussion!

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