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As much as I'll be glad to see the last of W, Lawrence's work was, let's face it, petty, sneaky, childish, and, yes, inappropriate for the circumstances. If I had done such a thing, I imagine I would have felt fairly sheepish at Laura Bush's subsequent graciousness. Lawrence only seems excited at the extra attention. Not every moment in life is for political theatre; maybe someone will give HER Miss Manners' book for Christmas.