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Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller
Had a laugh that was killer.
Funky clothes and crazy hair,
A cigarette holder added flair.

9/27/12
For Andrea Dietrich's A New Crop of Clerihews contest.

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Jim Pemberton

November 11, 2012 at 3:18 PM

I remember Phyllis and she was always a barel of laughs! JP

Carol Sunshine Brown

October 23, 2012 at 6:30 AM

Congratulations on your winning poem in Andrea's "Fresh Crop of Clerihews" contest Kim. Love, Carol

Jon A Cavanaugh

October 22, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Very funny Clerihew. Phyllis Diller was a hoot. Congratulations on your win

The Situation

October 22, 2012 at 8:53 PM

When I saw this name it brought a tear to my eye. I grew up with her on my t.v. she is part of my heritage.

Robert Johnson

October 22, 2012 at 10:13 AM

May she rest in peace. Loved her, she was beautiful. Wonderful tribute to her, I can hear her laughing now. :) Well deserved win Kim. Congrats.

Kash Poet

October 22, 2012 at 9:46 AM

A great write here Kim!Congrats on your win.

Black Eyed Susan

October 22, 2012 at 8:04 AM

congrats on your win kim! reminds me of office space, the movie, where they talk about flair... but phyllis was a hoot! great clerihew!

Barbara Gorelick

October 22, 2012 at 7:17 AM

She was one funny lady..congrats on your win..I love this. BG

Tahera Mannan

October 22, 2012 at 2:25 AM

Many congrats dear Kim for this wonderful win.

Poet Destroyer A

October 21, 2012 at 12:21 PM

KIM, congratulations with your awesome win in Andrea's "Fresh Crop of Clerihews" contest.. enjoyed all her winners and the people they wrote about... always~ :-) PD"