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...children at birth, seven, 14 and 21. The series becomes less a window into their lives, more a mirror into ours. For it is only through the severest denial that we can think that they have grown older, been cramped diminished by life, while we have stayed miraculously young, rich in achievement, richer in promise...
...rich boys, Andrew went to Charterhouse and Cambridge, as he predicted; became a solicitor, as he predicted; at 35 a partner; at 49 took a job as an executive at an industrial gas company. John became a Queen's Counsel, married the daughter of an ambassador to Bulgaria and devotes himself to charities for Bulgarian children because, he says, "Who wants to be the richest corpse in the graveyard?" But he hasn't lost his corrosive upper-crust wit: "I reckon if I shoot the horses, shoot the wife, and only drink Bulgarian wine, I may be able to retire...
...Eddie are the leaders Harvard needs because they believe in the promise of a Harvard that is truly great. They share a vision for a community that is greater than the Harvard of today: one that is a rich, engaging, inspiring, healthy, and inclusive Harvard that will not only reward its own students, but positively transform the world we are commissioned to lead. They will dedicate themselves, and we will be better because...
...pieces by Belgian designer Olivier Theyskens—is a bit confusing. In the next room lies the fantastical world of true Paris couture, with pieces from designers Azzedine Alaia and John Galliano. These are the clothes that no one would ever wear, save the misguided celebrity or mega-rich socialite.Case-in-point: a voluminous black coat of brushed Mongolian goat fur and leather bustier by Alaia. Galliano’s French Revolution-inspired collection for Dior is even more theatrical: Dramatic red coats with oversized collars and giant belts stand against a mirrored red background.The last room...
...Their shows are particular to a time period, and so they thought they would have less appeal to modern audiences. However, this love for Gilbert and Sullivan has managed to be kept alive at Harvard,” she continues.In fact, HRG&SP possesses half of a century of rich tradition and boasts such distinguished alumni as actor John A. Lithgow ’67, who served as the group’s president, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma ’76, who played in its orchestra.MAKING WAVESThe centerpiece of the 50th anniversary events is HRG&SP?...