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Cornelia Otis Skinner once wrote an amusing little piece about
dealing with the posthumous fame of her actor-father, Otis Skinner.
When people learned who she was, they were very likely to say: "I saw
your father on the stage in `Kismet.' "
This was, and remained, the ultimate conversation-stopper for
her. "How does one reply to a comment like that?" she asked. "In 30
years, I've never found an adequate response."
Should she curtsey and thank them for having seen him? Should
she inquire, "Did you enjoy his performance?" Or say, "I'm glad you
remember him"? Or perhaps, "Was he any good in ...
 "The Record (Bergen County, NJ)")
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SIERRA'S BAD SIDE HAS BEEN SHOWING
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
; ...no one has ever thought of Sierra as a diplomat. Sure, he...have been as a Yankee. But the club is slowly but surely discovering the baggage that comes with Sierra's moods and, at times, flat...to be taken at 4:15 p.m. Sierra arrived just as the session...
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 "Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)")
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SIERRA CLUB DEFENDS POSITION ON ALLARD.(City Desk/Local)
Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)
; ...Bartels ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS The Sierra Club says U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard...for Colorado. Conway said the Sierra Club ``bends over backward looking...for the Colorado chapter of the Sierra Club, says her organization sends out...
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Sierra Magazine Story Reveals U.S. Mining Company's Support of Terrorists Linked to Al-Qaeda
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire
; ...15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Sierra Club announced today that an expose...even helped write the Act. The Sierra Club is calling for immediate congressional...campaign contributors." --- Sierra Club: The Sierra Club's members are...
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Sierra Club Programming to Air on CleanSkies.tv Network
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire
; ...1-202-675-6698, both of Sierra Club WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire...viewers. "We are thrilled that the Sierra Club is partnering with us in this television...communications outreach of the Sierra Club's work to increase energy efficiency...
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Sierra Club Programming to Air on CleanSkies.tv Network.
Newspaper article from: Energy Weekly News
; ...announced the addition of the Sierra Club to its roll of distinguished...communications outreach of the Sierra Club's work to increase energy efficiency...Pope, executive director of the Sierra Club. Sierra Club TV will build off...
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Sierra Club Extends Its Use of Sybase Technology To Manage Memberships and Communications.
PR Newswire
; ...Infrastructure Technology Provides Sierra Club with Access to Key Information...customer for over seven years, Sierra Club began using Sybase e-Business...lead programmer/analyst of Sierra Club. "Sybase's e-Business infrastructure...
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Katie Sierra runs away
Newspaper article from: Charleston Gazette
; ...wvgazette.com Katie Sierra, the Sissonville teen...trying to start an anarchy club at school, ran away from...night, her mother said. Sierra, 15, sold her television...her to start an anarchy club at Sissonville High and...bombing of Afghanistan. Sierra was scheduled to resume...
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Sierra Club challenges Wilson to come clean in court. (Pete Wilson)
PR Newswire
; SIERRA CLUB CHALLENGES WILSON TO COME CLEAN IN COURT...disgusted and we want it to stop now." The Sierra Club has taken action in federal court to force...case of missed opportunities," said Sierra Club San Diego Chapter Conservation Coordinator...
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SIERRA CLUB URGES U.S. SENATE TO PASS MEASURE PROTECTING SIERRA NEVADA'S DWINDLING ANCIENT FORESTS
PR Newswire
; SIERRA CLUB URGES U.S. SENATE TO PASS MEASURE PROTECTING SIERRA NEVADA'S DWINDLING ANCIENT FORESTS SAN...protection as the bill passes his committee. Sierra Club is a member-supported non-profit organization...
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Sierra focused on rights: Teacher testifies girl often invoked her civil rights
Newspaper article from: Charleston Daily Mail
; ...to start such a club. But McCutcheon said she suggested that Sierra start her club off...interested in joining that club," McCutcheon said...whose comments to Sierra in McCutcheon's...out." That day, Sierra had been forbidden...organizing an anarchy club at school. She was...
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