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By the way, while researching the gorilla, we came across many references to the sad story of Gargantua, the gorilla whose presence pretty much saved the Ringling Bros. circus from financial ruin during the Great Depression. It's a wrenching story but shouldn't be forgotten.
If you love Latin American literature, you'll enjoy this discussion in The Believer magazine, which features three noted Latino novelists on how they decide whether to write in Spanish or in English.
What journalistic cliche in the morning news makes you want to toss your breakfast cereal across the room? "Outpouring of support"? "Concerned residents"? A former journalist digs through newspaper databases and comes up with what he believes is the worst offender...wait for it..."at the end of the day."
Behind the scenes: We're glad to report that Grant's visit to Southern California is going swimmingly and we're looking forward to recording the show in the same studio for a change this week. Whoopee! Which reminds us, Martha appreciates all the emails from all of you who suggested where she could purchase a whoopie cushion for the occasion. She especially liked this one from Joan, which features a brain-shaped model. Seemed appropriate.
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