Who is Bob Hope

Leslie Townes "Bob" Hope (May 29, 1903 – July 27, 2003) was a British-American comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer and dancer. With a career that spanned nearly 80 years, Hope appeared in more than 70 short and feature films, with 54 feature films with Hope as star, including a series of seven Road to ... musical comedy movies with Bing Crosby as Hope's top-billed partner.

In addition to hosting the Academy Awards show 19 times, more than any other host, Hope appeared in many stage productions and television roles and wrote 14 books. The song "Thanks for the Memory" was his signature tune.

Hope was born in the Eltham district of southeast London, arrived in the United States with his family at the age of four, and grew up near Cleveland, Ohio. After a brief career as...
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Tanyatheevil1: i have seen what a laugh can do. it can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful...bob hope
Hatch76049217: i love bob's burgers but this season feels a bit bland. the episodes have been kind of flat and not that funny. is it just me? or is the show losing its spice? i hope it picks up soon. however, even if it doesn't, bob's burgers will always hold a special place in my heart.
Kizzlex3_: i hope bob odenkirk isn't racist because he's top 3 actor for me.
Cartes_et: road to rio 6x original uk front house lobby cards bing crosby bob hope 1947
Grizzlerue: cant stress enough how integral steph, klay, dray even steve kerr and bob myers in the warriors dynasty. hope the fo won't allow them to walk away
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The Song Of The Mouth-Organ
 by Robert Service

(With apologies to the singer of the “Song of the Banjo”.)

I'm a homely little bit of tin and bone;
I'm beloved by the Legion of the Lost;
I haven't got a “vox humana” tone,
And a dime or two will satisfy my cost.
I don't attempt your high-falutin' flights;
I am more or less uncertain on the key;
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