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Why Did Satirical Genius Tom Lehrer Swap Worldwide Fame for Obscurity?

In the 1950s and 60s, his songs stunned and delighted listeners with their irreverence, wit and nihilism. Then he gave it all up to teach mathematics. Lehrer is still alive at 96 – so I went in search of answers. Read more

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