Jim Swike
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God makes stars. I just produce them. —SAMUEL GOLDWYN ONE SUMMER DAY in 1930 in Monte Carlo, Grand Duke Dmitri introduced Chanel to Samuel Goldwyn, who wanted her to design clothes for his stars—Joan Blondell, Madge Evans, and Gloria
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“Burdens are for shoulders strong enough to carry them.”
― Gone with the Wind
― Gone with the Wind
History: Actual, Fictional and Legendary
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This group is for anyone whose interest in History goes beyond textbooks. While I enjoy reading books that cover actual events and actual people, I al ...more
Jim’s 2025 Year in Books
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