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Venus envy

Article Abstract:

Men tend to dress simpler and more uniformly than women do. Women often want to make an artistic statement in their dress, whereas men see clothing as more utilitarian. Most men do not want to bother with fashion at the risk of looking ridiculous.

Author: Grimes, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
Column, Women, Demographic aspects, Clothing and dress, Clothing, Men

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The ridiculous vision of Mark Leyner

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Mark Leyner writes surreal experimental novels in which a cascade of images is delivered at high speed. Lenyer states that he tries to write the kind of fiction the reader cannot skip over. His life and work are profiled.

Author: Grimes, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
Authors, Writers, Cover Story, Biography, Leyner, Mark

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Impressionist master: with political satirist Jim Morris, imitation is the insincerest form of flattery

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Political humorist Jim Morris specializes in impressions of George Bush, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan and other politicians. Morris' techniques and concerns in building his impersonations are described.

Author: Grimes, William
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
Personalities, Performances, Comedians, Morris, Jim, Political satire, American, American political satire

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