Dr. Kookie, You're Right!In his sixth, possibly funniest, collection of columns, Royko ranges from the neighborhood characters of his native Chicago to the Reagan White House, the money-mad frenzy of Wall Street, the fads and freeways of California, and the life-styles of the rich and famous and the poor and perplexed. |
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... called Marathon Sub- zero Bus Stop Waiting , which could be dominated by Chicagoans . The contestants would be judged on how long they can wait without freezing to death , as well as on their form . The form points would be given for ...
... called Marathon Sub- zero Bus Stop Waiting , which could be dominated by Chicagoans . The contestants would be judged on how long they can wait without freezing to death , as well as on their form . The form points would be given for ...
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... called the Police Department and asked whether he could come and get the car . Somebody told him to call the police auto pound , which is where cars are towed . He called the pound . " The fella on the phone , he says that , yeah , the ...
... called the Police Department and asked whether he could come and get the car . Somebody told him to call the police auto pound , which is where cars are towed . He called the pound . " The fella on the phone , he says that , yeah , the ...
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... called the police department to find out why Smith had to pay a fee . The answer varied , depending on who we talked ... called again , he was told that , yes , he could come and get the car but the fee had gone up to $ 85 . Another day ...
... called the police department to find out why Smith had to pay a fee . The answer varied , depending on who we talked ... called again , he was told that , yes , he could come and get the car but the fee had gone up to $ 85 . Another day ...
Contents
These Heretics Pay Through the Nose | 3 |
TV Preachers Get All the Compassion | 12 |
Even Darkest Day Has a Bright Side | 27 |
Copyright | |
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