William McBrien (1930-2009) was an English professor at Hofstra University from 1967 until his retirement in 1998. He authored several books, including Cole Porter and Stevie: A Biography of Stevie Smith.
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In his life and in his music, Cole Porter was the top—the pinnacle of wit and sophistication. From the 1910s through the 50s, from Yale pep rallies through the Broadway triumphs of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, he delighted audiences with a glitt... SEE MORE