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We Gained A Great Deal Of Prestige, But Not Much Money. We Liked To Work So Much We Couldn't Hide It And The Club Owners Paid Us Accordingly.

-Judy Holliday

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We Gained A Great

Judy Holliday

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We Gained A Great Deal Of Prestige, But Not Much Money. We Liked To Work So Much We Couldn't Hide It And The Club Owners Paid Us Accordingly.

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