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Andy
A farewell to Andy Kaufman—by one who shared the ride
November
1
1984
ELAYNE BOOSLER
Curt Gunther
Andy
ELAYNE BOOSLER
November
1
1984
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Andy
A farewell to Andy Kaufman—by one who shared the ride
November
1
1984
ELAYNE BOOSLER
Curt Gunther
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