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how to talk dirty and influence people

by Lenny Bruce

An examination of the life and legacy of Lenny Bruce, analysing his role as a pioneer who challenged social taboos surrounding religion, sex, and racism, and his enduring impact on contemporary debates about censorship.

Accession 27931 ISBN 0586041907 Publisher Panther
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