"There you have my life in a nutshell—crossing the perilous seas at the age of 55, carrying a box of chocolates for Lady Astor."
This was Woollcott speaking from London last week on CBS's evening news roundup. In what sense Alexander Woollcott's life had hitherto been cast amid perils was not explained; but there was no doubt that the Town Crier was in character. Besides candy for a Lady, his presents (carried over with his person on a British warship) included 45 pairs of silk stockings, three dozen lipsticks, "yes, and bobby pins."
Alexander Woollcott's broadcast offered an illuminating glimpse of the oldtime...
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