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Call me lucky remains one of the most enchanting of all show business memoirs. Bing crosby, byname of harry lillis crosby, born may 3, 1903. The cover of gary giddins latest book on bing crosby. Maybe if he had been a meaner person, he could have handled it, reiss reported gary crosby saying after learning of his brothers death. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.

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