ALL-TIME AMERICAN WRITERS TOURNAMENT
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The party for F. Scott Fitzgerald had music of the Paul Whiteman jazz band playing– on recording.
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Josephine Baker made an appearance, by all accounts was dancing.
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The Fitzgeralds sent their large champagne bill to the Tournament. WHAT?!!
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Celebration for Ayn Rand‘s inclusion in the Tournament was more subdued– she and a quiet circle of acolytes.
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Ayn herself did most of the talking. Her long-suffering husband was in attendance.
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Opera star Denyce Graves was rumored to have sung at Toni Morrison‘s celebration. Graves has starred in the Morrison-penned opera “Margaret Garner.”
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While Jack Kerouac drank extensively at his own party, many of his “Beat” fans were more focused on smoking (not necessarily tobacco) and drinking coffee.
This party went late. Ended early morning with most partygoers on the floor– sleeping, or a few beatnik couples love making.
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