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An amazing and highly amusing tidbit from Holbrook's landmark TV special. Might this have been even somewhat what it was like to witness the master at work?
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If Mr. Twain were around these days ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf6gTIITc5w&feature=channel_page
Just discovered this site, great job! Always glad to find other Mark Twain fans out there (my site is marktwainclassics.com).
Looking forward to reading your posts, keep up the great work!
Thanks, Bill!
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