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If you paid as much attention to your homework….

Simon and wife Lolly Gallup with his Emmy in Los Angeles last night.

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Author Jeremy MilesPosted on 17 August, 20143 January, 2020Categories Meet on the LedgeTags Dancing With The Stars, Emmy Awards, lighting designer, Liza Minnelli, Lolly Gallup, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Simon Miles, Sinatra, Streisand1 Comment on If you paid as much attention to your homework….

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