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Kevin C. Fitzpatrick

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Born
in Baltimore, The United States
January 10

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Kevin C. Fitzpatrick is a New York author, public historian, and tour guide. Kevin is the author and editor of nine books that are all tied to New York history. His most recent is Dorothy Parker’s New York (Expanded Edition) from SUNY Press.

He is a fourth-generation New Yorker who launched his tour guide company Big Apple Fanatics Tours in 1999. Kevin leads city history walking tours and boat tours of Long Island.

Kevin launched the Dorothy Parker Society in 1998 and became the driving force in scores of projects around Parker’s legacy. The biggest was his campaign to bring Parker’s cremains from Baltimore to New York; he buried Parker’s urn next to her parents in 2020.

His books are always about New York: 111 Places in the Bronx That You Mu
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Kevin C. Fitzpatrick I always believe it is "What fresh hell is this," based on the 1988 book by Marion Meade that uses it in the title. It's taken to be that is how Mrs. …moreI always believe it is "What fresh hell is this," based on the 1988 book by Marion Meade that uses it in the title. It's taken to be that is how Mrs. Parker answered the telephone. That was reported by more than one acquaintance.

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Kevin C. Fitzpatrick Right now I am making video book trailers for The Algonquin Round Table New York: A Historical Guide. My first was about Alexander Woollcott, and the …moreRight now I am making video book trailers for The Algonquin Round Table New York: A Historical Guide. My first was about Alexander Woollcott, and the second about Harold Ross, Jane Grant, and Woollcott. Coming up will be ones about the women of the Vicious Circle (not named Feber and Parker), and one for Franklin P. Adams. They are on my author page and YouTube channel.(less)
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Los Angeles Vicious Circle Show A Smash, Gets Extension

Congratulations to playwright Steven Vlasak and the entire cast of his comedy Nights at the Algonquin Round Table. It has been a smash success in Los Angeles and audiences love it. The show has been extended after winning multiple awards. A message from Steven today, who also runs the Dorothy Parker Society Los Angeles Chapter:

From: Steven Vlasak
To: Our Supporters

Thanks for attending the Holly

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