Ashleigh Brilliant, Prolific 'pot-Shots' Phrasemaker, Dies at 91
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Ashleigh Brilliant, creator of the 'Pot-Shots' comic strip, has died at 91, prompting a reflection on his humorous contributions to culture.
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toomuchtodo
3 months ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashleigh_Brilliant
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3 months ago
https://archive.ph/ib12h
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