Norman's Still in a Conquering Mood at 80
A brief Independent piece (24 January 2003) marking Mailer's 80th birthday; on his morning crossword and solitaire — 'this is how I comb my brain each morning.'
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A brief Independent (London) piece of 24 January 2003 marking Mailer’s 80th birthday; asked why he does a crossword and plays solitaire every morning, he said, “this is how I comb my brain each morning.”
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