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High and mighty: Patrick Bissell, a last minute substitute for Farank Augustyn, was a catalyst for partner Karen Kain, who not so much danced as acted through dancec, says William Littler
High and mighty: Patrick Bissell, a last minute substitute for Farank Augustyn, was a catalyst for partner Karen Kain, who not so much danced as acted through dancec, says William Littler

High and mighty: Patrick Bissell, a last minute substitute for Farank Augustyn, was a catalyst for partner Karen Kain, who not so much danced as acted through dancec, says William Littler

Date2/25/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: High and mighty: Patrick Bissell; a last minute substitute for Farank Augustyn; was a catalyst for partner Karen Kain; who not so much danced as acted through dancec; says William Littler.
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