Alan Alda’s aptly titled memoir/collection of commencement addresses and eulogies, THINGS I OVERHEARD WHILE TALKING TO MYSELF, is an enjoyable and insightful read/listen. Alda actually is the ‘really nice guy’ he’s reputed to be, and a really bright one, too. Complete article: actor and producer Alan Alda was born Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo (note: AL/DA) on.
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