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Podcast: The Personal History, Adventures, Experiences & Observations of Peter Leroy
Episode: 🎧 1029: Albertine . . .
Description: Chapter 50October 29Someone, SomewhereIn some ways these people (I am one) cannot exist without the oxygen of laughter. Dawn Powell, diary entryThe ability to burst out laughing is proof of a fine character. I mistrust those who avoid laughter and refuse its overtures. They are afraid to shake the tree, mindful of the fruits and birds, afraid that someone might notice that nothing comes off their branches. Jean Cocteau, “On Laughter”ALBERTINE AND I spent the whole day packing, with help from Lou and all his friends and from professionals hired by A...