Lighter Side of War, Famine and Plague
Mr. O’Rourke talked about the art of humor writing and the power of parody and satire. He concentrated on writing about the Cold War, curren… read more
Mr. O’Rourke talked about the art of humor writing and the power of parody and satire. He concentrated on writing about the Cold War, current tensions around the world, and other current events. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience. close
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