An excellent set of quotes from Stiffs & Gifts:

[sathariel]

"The deceased never married. Born in 1896, she lived with her parents until their death about 1928, and seems to hav had a normal childhood. She was devoted to both her parents and they to her. Her admiration and love of her parents persisted after their death to 1934, at least. Yet four years later she wrote: 'My father was a corrupt, vicious

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[sathariel]

I understand all the sentiments concerned, but I think we should have more of a slapstick universe. People should be able to will whatever they want to the next two generations, period. Anything else goes.

[sathariel]

Cole Porter, definitely.