The words of María Félix
Mexican actress and singer María Félix said that "An original woman is not one who does not imitate anyone, but that which no one can imitate."
The Growth of Mark Twain’s Father
"When I was a boy of 14," Mark Twain recalled, "my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to…
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Celebration of Life
Happy 95th birthday to Dr. Maya Angelou, the iconic American author, poet, and civil rights activist! In this video, we celebrate her life and legacy, and reflect on the impact…
Bunny Yeager on Bettie Page
Bunny Yeager on Bettie Page: "Bettie was like a comic strip come to life, unreal, but real," she said. "She seemed so perfect: flawless tanned skin and a beautiful, well-structured…
Dr. Maya Angelou Foundation Encourages Everyone To “Celebrate Angelou Courage”
Join the celebration online or in person (Oakland, CA – March 31, 2023) – The estate of Dr. Maya Angelou is set to celebrate the 95th birthday of the late…
Casey Stengel: Both a Winner & a Colorful Philosopher
New York Yankees manager Casey Stengel was both a winner, and a colorful philosopher. One of his many observations: "The trouble is not that players have sex the night before…
Alan Ladd Steals THIS GUN FOR HIRE
Ad-line: “Lover without a heart…killer without a conscience!” Another: “He’s dynamite with a gun or a girl.” Or, there are the spoken lines excerpted for the theatrical trailer: “That’s sucker…
The words of Mark Twain
Always a source of wisdom, the words of Mark Twain: "Those who won't read are just as illiterate as those who can't read."
Mario Lanza: The American Caruso
The tenor and actor Mario Lanza was the subject of a 90-minute PBS documentary made in 1983 called MARIO LANZA: THE AMERICAN CARUSO. It was hosted by Placido Domingo and…
Timothy Leary’s personal archives
The famous 1960's counterculture figure Timothy Leary was an author and clinical psychologist who experienced a controversial tenure at Harvard University. He was often in the news for advocating psychedelic…
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