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Tony Curtis revisits 'Some Like It Hot' for his new book

NEW YORK — For screen legend Tony Curtis, making his signature film, the cross-dressing comedy “Some Like It Hot,” was anything but a drag. Full Article at PopMatters

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    Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe were shooting Some Like It Hot (1959) when Monroe whispered an offer that Curtis couldn't refuse: "Come and see me tonight." Full Article at Columbus Dispatch

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  1. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: Grand Marshall Tony Curtis salutes during the annual Veterans Day parade November 11, 2009 in New York City. The nation's largest Veterans Day parade featuring 20,000 participants in New York is celebrating its 90th anniversary.
  2. US actor Tony Curtis, author of 'American Prince: A Memoir' presents his book in the Millenaris Culture Center of Budapest on April 25, 2009 during an event of the 16th International Book Festival of Hungarian capital.
  3. LONDON - OCTOBER 21: Tony Curtis poses at the signing of his book 'Tony Curtis American Prince: My Autobiography' at Harrods on October 21, 2008 in London, England.
  4. GREEN BAY - SEPTEMBER 21: Tony Curtis #89 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled by Brandon Chillar #54 against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of their game at Lambeau Field on September 21, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
  5. IRVING - AUGUST 28: Cornerback Michael Boulware #27 of the Minnesota Vikings dives to break up a pass to tight end Tony Curtis #89 of the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter of their preseason game on August 28, 2008 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas.
  6. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - MAY 30: Actor Tony Curtis (L) and author Tim Storey attend the Book Expo Celebrity Dinner at Restaurant 208 on May 30, 2008 in Beverly Hills, California.
  7. PARIS - APRIL 26: Actor Tony Curtis and his wife Jill leave the Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival at the Grand Rex on April 26, 2008 in Paris, France.
  8. LONDON - APRIL 17: Legendary Hollywood actor Tony Curtis poses for a photograph with Mohammed Al-Fayed as he promotes the 'Tony Curtis Collection' in Harrods on April 17, 2008 in London, England.
  9. IRVING, TX - NOVEMBER 29: Wide receiver Terrell Owens #81 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a touchdown with Tony Curtis #89 and Marion Barber #24 during play against the Green Bay Packers in the second quarter at Texas Stadium on November 29, 2007 in Irving, Texas.

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