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Word: rhinophyma (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1999-1999
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...other weaknesses. An often sickly child, the financier suffered all his life from colds, headaches and depression--known to him as "the blues"--not to mention rhinophyma, the skin disease that in his 50s turned his nose into a purple bulb. He hated to be alone but had no talent for making friends--as distinguished from mistresses. He started a new romance at age 74 with a titled Englishwoman of 49. Women saw past not only the hideous nose but also the peremptory manner that they thought disguised an inner shyness. With some reason: Morgan was ruthless in getting...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Taking His Full Measure | 4/19/1999 | See Source »

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