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Swados

American  
[swey-dohs, swah‑] / ˈsweɪ doʊs, ˈswɑ‑ /

noun

  1. Harvey, 1920–72, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.


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But celebrity is even harder, Mr. Mac believes, having observed a swarm descend on Meryl Streep during a reading they did in honor of Ms. Swados.

From New York Times Sep. 14, 2016

Ms. Swados wasn’t the first theater artist to realize this.

From New York Times Jul. 7, 2016

Liz Swados had captured these children's stories and I was so thrilled -- uplifted -- for her and for them.

From New York Times Jul. 7, 2016

Elizabeth Swados, known as Liz, was born on Feb. 5, 1951, in Buffalo.

From New York Times Jan. 5, 2016

In this four-part piece at La MaMa, written by Ellen Maddow and Paul Zimet, with songs by Ms. Maddow and Elizabeth Swados, the company will explore “the essence of character and identity.”

From New York Times Jan. 22, 2015

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