Washington, D.C. Letter: Power at Play

Original Publication: Vogue, September 1984. By Maureen Orth & Karen Feld. IN THE CAPITAL, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER—SO ARE LUNCHES, DINNER PARTIES, TENNIS, SHOPPING, SUPERMARKETS…             Being informed, Washington style, is a…

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Larry McMurtry – A Woman’s Best Friend

People are talking about the most controversial movie of the year Terms of Endearment. It’s either the brightest and bravest or sappiest and soapiest — star-maker of 1984. Here, an intimate talk with “Terms” author Larry McMurtry about the fabulous women of his imagination and his life . . . And a celebration of Shirley MacLaine — her sexy, gutsy presence in this movie proves that aging well is the best revenge

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Fonda: Driving Passions

Her life is a series of amazing twists, from Hollywood child to Barbarella to Hanoi Jane to — now — big-time tycoon and one of America’s most-admired women. Here, Fonda talks about the turning points of her life . . . and what’s next.

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