Word: poppyland
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...pharmacological abuse; his mother could be right when she blurts out, "Rock stars have kidnapped my son." But William and the film are too savvy for that. People use one another here, but genially, and in small doses. On this cross-country trek, everyone is, benignly, lost in poppyland. It's Oz without the wizard...
...largest inherited fortunes. Relaxing in Istanbul, they stumble across the huge drug operation run by Mustafa Algan Bey, ostensibly Turkey's premier dealer in precious carpets. Their adventures take them in and out of jail cells, dungeons, buses, trucks and steamers and across the length and breadth of Poppyland. About the only peril they do not indulge in is erotica. However, Scotsman Ivor Drummond's dippy novel could also serve as a tourist's guide to Turkey. Caveat from Jenny re Istanbul; "Too many dead cats and too many live cockroaches...
...Laus Rumanian Rhapsody Euesco Dance of the Priestesses of Dagon, from "Samson and Delilah" Saint-Saens Ride of the Valkyries Wagner Boston Saxophone Orchestra a. The Lost Chord Sullivan-Laus b. Hawaiian Waltz, "Kilama Wai-lana" Lua-Kaili c. Indian Love Lyric, "Temple Bells" Finden d. Fast asleep in Poppyland (Chinese Story) Gay Ballet of the Hours, from La Gio-conda" Ponchielli Prelude No. 6 Chopin-Jacchia Indian War Dance Skilton
...containing twelve fox trots, six one steps and two waltzes. The committee does not expect to add any extras to the present twenty dance program, which is as follows: 1. Two hearts discover (fox trot). 2. You're the one (one step). 3. Left alone blues (fox trot). 4. Poppyland (fox trot). 5. Pal of mine (waltz). 6. Cairo (one step). 7. Honey dear (fox trot). 8. Dardannella (fox trot). 9. Whose baby are you (one step). 10. Crocodile (fox trot). Intermission. 11. My laddie (fox trot). 12. Bohemia (one step). 13. Nothing (fox trot). 14. Rose of Washington Square...
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