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Show MumMb Celebrating Hometou.ii Life Chicago following his parents' emigration from Ireland, where he also spent much of his childhood. He first attended dance school at age 1 1 and later became the first American to win the World Irish Dance Championships. He came to prominence in 1994 as the lead dancer for Im a big fan of The Could you give me some background information on Gillian Anderson? es. Riverdance. After departing the production, he created and starred in the successful Lord of the Dance, which debuted in 1996 and continues with several touring dance Chelle H., Arkansas Tlie show was Gillian Andersons first big break. Before landing The gig, she she which worked in the theater, mostly school love while p attending high grew productions. He holds the Guinness World Record for tapping with 35 taps in one second. A man of many es talents, Flatley was once an amateur in Grand Rapids, Mich. Anderson, 33, g boxer and also is an was bom in Chicago and lived in London flutist. He won the from ages 2 to 1 1, but lost her British Flute Championship in 1975. accent after being teased at school. She Anderson searches for the truth on The studied acting with the National Theater know of Great Britain at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y, and then My wife and I would like status of Kenny Gardner, who sang with the at the Goodman Theater School at Chicago's DePaul UniverGuy Lombardo Orchestra many years ago. sity, where she earned her bachelors degree in fine arts. AnderRobert and Nadine S., Nebraska sons portrayal of FBI agent Dana Scully has earned her several award-winnin- PlMUSHEJt L Daniel Hammond VKf rWSnCNTftXCCUTIVE EDITMI Pater Foasal vkx phesdehtcasativi Oarte Cox t reooucnoN Cdtan Carol Dams NatfoMi RagieaafEdfeani Stuart Englert. Midwest Laura Sewed, Southeast: Richard Matthews. Northeast Cawrat Alan Ron. West Rnnrtatc Mean Joyce Carudiert Vido Brown. 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Guy Lombardo and his orchestra may be best known for New Years Eve broadcasts that celebrated the New Year with the playing of Auld Lang broadcasts continued for nearly 50 years. Syne. COAFOSATI AND EDTTOMAL OFFICES 51 VUAIOOO FUeUSHMO oeour OF ANOKA PreaMant and CEO: L Daniel Hammond Chief Financial Ofcar Stephen C. Duggan Senior Vice Frartdene of Salon Steve Young Procter of Hartedny basic Reagan Ceamdar: Greg Coble DIrecaer Stephanie Jameson NatnarttAdadaimter: James Tinsley Hunt AiiiwtidAnla www.arnericanprodiJe.com rUlllSHING oaour Of AMERICA country last summer with his latest production called Feet of Flames, reported to be his final tour. The U.S. leg was part of a world tour, which drew rave reviews and massive crowds to dance troupe. Flatley was born in 136 i'ftsljiiJL Lyles Those Cover photo by Randy Janoski Hatley'S feet no longer touring. Jerry hbdwAe Nadnde American IS Trade k ptldiad by Fubbctvng Groi of Cod SpnnpBouiertrd Suet 400, Frank. 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