Word: twirler
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Dates: during 1970-1970
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...with her clothing, Jean Cocteau exclaimed "How vital!" She "retired" in 1937 to become an author (The G-String Murders, Gypsy) and sometime actress (You Can't Have Everything), but continued to make scores of "final" appearances. Asked about her style, Gypsy quoted her teacher Tessie the Tassel Twirler. "In burlesque," Tessie once told her, "you've got to leave 'em hungry for more. You don't just dump the whole roast on the platter...
...book his pre-game show, Murphy can satisfy his show-biz instincts elsewhere. Raised in Norwalk, Conn., by a 6-ft. mother who once played on a touring basketball team called the Bomberettes, he was a high school All-America as well as the state champion baton twirler. For two seasons, he and his baton were part of the half-time show at the Buffalo Bills' home football games. If unable to continue twirling for the Bills after graduation, Murphy will spend his spare moments at what he says is his favorite sport: roller skating...