Revisionist History

A Polite Word for Liar

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May 31, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Adler and Bergman's Encounter

  • Larry Adler, a renowned harmonica player, met Ingrid Bergman in a bar in Augsburg, Germany.
  • Bergman critiqued Adler's smugness about his musical ignorance, sparking a memorable encounter.
INSIGHT

Memory's Deception

  • Adler questions the reliability of memory, recounting Bergman's husband's claim that Adler confessed their affair.
  • He draws parallels to a War and Peace anecdote where a soldier's stories become distorted, blurring truth and fiction.
ANECDOTE

A Life of Extraordinary Encounters

  • Larry Adler's life was filled with remarkable encounters, from impromptu performances for Rudy Vallée to tennis matches with Charlie Chaplin, Greta Garbo, and Salvador Dalí.
  • His quick wit and charm earned him friendships with notable figures like Prince Philip, showcasing his captivating personality.
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