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An acknowledged sucker for self-help books is Gay Claitman, 35, a writer and comedienne
An acknowledged sucker for self-help books is Gay Claitman, 35, a writer and comedienne

An acknowledged sucker for self-help books is Gay Claitman, 35, a writer and comedienne

Date7/27/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: An acknowledged sucker for self-help books is Gay Claitman, 35, a writer and comedienne. They're like Chinese food, she says - satisfying at the time but leaving a hunger afterwards. Self-help books are now a multi-million-dollar business giving answers to go on a vast range of popular topics.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0038268F
Funny-girl Gay Claitman is a comedy writer and performer whose latest show, Hey Seester, You Want My Sailor? is currently at the Harborfront Theatre
Funny-girl Gay Claitman is a comedy writer and performer whose latest show, Hey Seester, You Want My Sailor? is currently at the Harborfront Theatre
7/22/1975
She's pretty funny on stage, but Gay Claitman took us seriously when we put a quiz in front of her - she scored 13 out of 15. Gay and her partner, Nancy White, open in Ottawa in December
She's pretty funny on stage, but Gay Claitman took us seriously when we put a quiz in front of her - she scored 13 out of 15. Gay and her partner, Nancy White, open in Ottawa in December
11/16/1979
Comedienne Kaye Ballard (with actor Tom Kanerborne)
Comedienne Kaye Ballard (with actor Tom Kanerborne)
5/26/1970
Comedienne Janelle Hutchinson: ugly ducklinggrown up
Comedienne Janelle Hutchinson: ugly ducklinggrown up
7/20/1979
Fair-haired charmer, Gloria Grahame, Los-Angeles girl who had success as comedienne on Broadway before going to movies
Fair-haired charmer, Gloria Grahame, Los-Angeles girl who had success as comedienne on Broadway before going to movies
4/28/1947
Suzette Couture, comedienne. A partner in Joined at the Hip comedy review, she grew up Catholic, which gives you a very dogmatic and rigid view of the world. [Incomplete]
Suzette Couture, comedienne. A partner in Joined at the Hip comedy review, she grew up Catholic, which gives you a very dogmatic and rigid view of the world. [Incomplete]
2/14/1983
Comedienne Pam Hyatt has had three weeks to prepare for the Dawson City festival where she will play a saloon girl at the Grand Palace theatre. [Incomplete]
Comedienne Pam Hyatt has had three weeks to prepare for the Dawson City festival where she will play a saloon girl at the Grand Palace theatre. [Incomplete]
n.d.
Comedienne Barbara Hamilton: A cheerful face at a glamorous event
Comedienne Barbara Hamilton: A cheerful face at a glamorous event
4/23/1975
Comedienne Barbara Hamilton models a modern balloon-shaped dress
Comedienne Barbara Hamilton models a modern balloon-shaped dress
3/28/1958
Awakened yesterday afternoon at four, comedienne Carol Channing faced Star photographer Frank Lennon's camera for some 'candid' shots without her answ(...)
Awakened yesterday afternoon at four, comedienne Carol Channing faced Star photographer Frank Lennon's camera for some 'candid' shots without her answ(...)
4/22/1973
Randy McRoberts, who runs Toronto branch of Self-Counsel Press, shows some of the books his firm publishes the help laymen interpret some of the simpler facets of law
Randy McRoberts, who runs Toronto branch of Self-Counsel Press, shows some of the books his firm publishes the help laymen interpret some of the simpler facets of law
6/22/1972
Making of good books is objective of Stan Bevington (above) and Victor Coleman, who operate Coach House Press in Toronto. In many cases, writers help design covers, choose type of paper for book
Making of good books is objective of Stan Bevington (above) and Victor Coleman, who operate Coach House Press in Toronto. In many cases, writers help design covers, choose type of paper for book
6/5/1973