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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 12:00 AM

It's a wonder he has time to lead the country

George W. Bush on his summer reading.
Tim Grieve

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  • Wednesday, August 30, 2006 04:59 PM

    The Bard and the Bush

    Well, I've got him beat. One summer I read six Nancy Drews!

    Seriously, I'd really like to know which "three Shakespeares" Bush read. "Macbeth," perchance? "Hamlet"? Yes, yes, "Hamlet". The Decider could really give the wimpy Dane a few lessons in resolve. (Although the prince might teach George something about Mommy issues.)

    Alas, poor Dick! I knew him Karl:

    a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy:

    he hath borne me on his back a thousand times...

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