These guys knew how to infuse a little poetry into their lives. We love this scene from Rodney Dangerfield’s classic 80s comedy, “Back To School,” which likely introduced an entire generation to Dylan Thomas and his perfect Villanelle …
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Infusing Poetry and Comedy – 80s Style
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