Review of My Dinner with Andre (1981) by Sam C — 26 Nov 2007

The art of conversation is not lost. The transcendent experience of sharing and listening to another person is something to ve sought after and savored.

This review of My Dinner with Andre (1981) was written by Sam C on 26 Nov 2007.

My Dinner with Andre has generally received very positive reviews.

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