Why does one of our most respected and versatile actors turn to writing poetry—make that witty satirical verse? That is the question for JOHN LITHGOW. He has captivated audiences and critics with his work in film, television, and theater earning Emmys and Tonys and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Now he has become the irreverent bard for our times with his books of political humor, Dumpty and Trumpty and Dumpty Wanted a Crown, with another, A Confederacy of Dumptys, coming in the fall. He will tell us why he took this turn and why he loves rhyming about scoundrels—known and unknown—and share poems from the trilogy. Questions welcome, laughter required.

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