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Did Dorothy Parker Really Love to Write?
02:07 - 06:42 (04:35)
The evidence suggests that writing was not Dorothy Parker's favorite thing in the world, although she worked prolifically from the 1920s to the early 1930s and often participated in the Algonquin Roundtable. Parker frequently undermined her own work in a self-deprecating way, possibly as a part of her public persona.
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The host and guest discuss the movie "Dorothy Parker and the Vicious Circle" and mention the cast including Jennifer Jason Lee and Campbell Scott, who recently acted in a Marvel movie.
02:07 - 02:48 (00:41)
Summary
The host and guest discuss the movie "Dorothy Parker and the Vicious Circle" and mention the cast including Jennifer Jason Lee and Campbell Scott, who recently acted in a Marvel movie.
ChapterDid Dorothy Parker Really Love to Write?
EpisodeWho was Dorothy Parker, really?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speakers discuss Campbell Scott and his relation to George C. Scott, noting that despite having the same last name and profession, it is not common knowledge that they are related.
02:48 - 03:17 (00:28)
Summary
The speakers discuss Campbell Scott and his relation to George C. Scott, noting that despite having the same last name and profession, it is not common knowledge that they are related.
ChapterDid Dorothy Parker Really Love to Write?
EpisodeWho was Dorothy Parker, really?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In this podcast episode, the host discusses Dorothy Parker's writing career and whether she actually enjoyed writing or not, as well as her tendency to undercut her own work.
03:17 - 05:15 (01:58)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host discusses Dorothy Parker's writing career and whether she actually enjoyed writing or not, as well as her tendency to undercut her own work.
ChapterDid Dorothy Parker Really Love to Write?
EpisodeWho was Dorothy Parker, really?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Dorothy Parker, known for her clever one-liners, suffered from a paralyzing fear of inadequacy that prevented her from writing.
05:15 - 06:42 (01:26)
Summary
Dorothy Parker, known for her clever one-liners, suffered from a paralyzing fear of inadequacy that prevented her from writing. She was also a member of the Algonquin Roundtable, a famous literary lunch group.