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Word: madams (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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...Zimbalist, like other astute artists, sometimes alters his fee to fit the occasion. Recently, a Manhattan dowager telephoned him, bidding him play at one of her musicales. "And what, Mr. Zimbalist, will be your fee?' "Five thousand dollars, Madam." The dowager did not flinch. "And you under stand, Mr. Zimbalist, that you will not be expected to mix with the guests." "Ah, Madam, in that case it is only one thousand...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Market | 2/17/1930 | See Source »

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