Straight Outta Compton (Mackenzie)
Edward Compton Mackenzie (1883–1972) was born #OTD, 17 Jan. Mainly remembered today for his 1947 comedy WHISKY GALORE, he wrote more than 100 books & influenced writers such as F Scott Fitzgerald, George Orwell, & Cyril Connolly
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https://unherd.com/2022/11/the-forgotten-genius-of-compton-mackenzie/
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