Splitsville. (L.A. Stories).(Garrison Keillor poked fun at the San Fernando Valley secession movement)(Brief Article)

From: Los Angeles Business Journal | Date: June 10, 2002 | Copyright information

During his show last week at the Greek Theatre, humorist Garrison Keillor took a few moments to poke fun at the Valley secession drive, as well as those Angelenos who haughtily shun Valley life.

In a bit dubbed "Let's Meet the San Fernando Valley," Keillor described "a fertile crescent on the other side of the Santa Monica Mountains unknown to most city dwellers," where "miles of verdant fields, walnut groves and citrus farms stretch as far as the e...

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