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Tom Lehrer

I laughed so hard, I would almost gag while I listened to your ditty “The Vatican Rag”. Why was a Harvard PhD mathematician performing on stage as a musician? You tickled the ivories on your piano while you let your humorous lyrics flow. With your witty comments, you put on a show. You were a master at sociological satire until the day you would retire.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 8/31/2012 5:58:00 PM
I absolutely love Tom Lehrer. My dad and his dad got me into him. This poem really does him justice. Thanks a mill for sharing. "Ave Maria - Gee it's good tah see yah!" Always, Laura
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Date: 8/31/2012 12:33:00 PM
Cool tribute poem, Robert. Always a pleasure to read this kind from you.
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