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5/10/2025

The quote in the last two lines is from “Shoo—Fly Pie And Apple Pan Dowdy,” a song by Dinah Shore, music by Guy Wood and lyrics by Sammy Gallop, published in 1945 — Image created by Mark Toney using Copilot (2025-05-08).

I wrote a documentary that would have won a BAFTA But nobody would fund it It was not what they were afta I pitched the plot to Netflix cuz they have a lot of money They sent me packing, laughing “Don’t call us, we’ll call you, Sonny” I lastly pitched to Paramount hoping they’d save the day They took one look at me shook their head and said, “No way!” It’s such a shame that no one knows your worth unless you’re famous I always seek some solace from those cookies made by Amos … Famous (yummy) Amos (yummy) “Makes your eyes light up (and) Your tummy say ‘Howdy.’”

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Date: 5/18/2025 12:53:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your fun write. Love the ending. Yes, his cookies make a tummy say ‘Howdy.’” Have a day writing with a cookie in hand..........
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Date: 5/18/2025 3:19:00 PM
Paula, thank you for your delightful comment that has brightened my day.

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