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Name: "Pardon Me, But You're Eating My Doily!"
Author: Robert Morley

📘 "Pardon Me, But You're Eating My Doily!" by Robert Morley

"Pardon Me, But You’re Eating My Doily!" is a compilation of real, humorous anecdotes about well‑known personalities. The book gathers brief, embarrassing moments from politicians such as Ronald Reagan and George Bush, actors like Lucille Ball and B. F. Skinner, musicians including Yehudi Menuhin, and other celebrities. Presented in a light‑hearted style, the anecdotes offer an entertaining glimpse into the unexpected mishaps of public figures.

First publish date: 1983

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography

Authors: Robert Morley

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