Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Profiles in Manners and Social Graces

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington

Duke's mother Daisy surrounded him with dignified women to reinforce his manners and teach him the importance of living elegantly. His childhood friends noticed that his mannerisms and dapper dress gave him the persona of a young nobleman and  they began to address him as  Duke!


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