TranscriptLeft Memphis on schedule, 8.30, & landed on time at La Guardia; fast car ride to Algonquin —Suite 1212; upped from a double at same price in salate by management to my fifty years as a guest — first as a lieutenant in my middle twenties, back in the early days of World War II.
“Literary Lions” dinner at NY Public Library, Fifth & 42nd: guest of Liz & Felix Rohatyn. About fifteen so-called Lions, including Bill McFeely & James McPherson; also many society types, including 90-year-old Brooke Astor, who is as bright-minded as anyone half her age, Barbara Walters, etc. etc. Lavish spread of food, drinks & wine, all in large separate rooms, a Lion at each table — doled out as it were. Home before midnight. |