Carol Channing Talks Bringing Hirschfeld Into Her Home

Broadway legend Carol Channing is featured in the latest edition of Closer Weekly, in which she opens up her home to readers. She told CW: "I like to express myself, and that translates to the house. Everything here clearly expresses my life. Al Hirschfeld's art is key to the decor. Everywhere you turn, his influence is there."

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With ten Broadway shows to her credit, Ms. Channing, perhaps most recognized for creating the role of Lorelei Lee in Gentleman Prefer Blondes (Ziegfeld Theatre, Dec 8, 1949) and Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello Dolly! She is the recipient of three Tony Awards (including one for lifetime achievement), a Golden Globe and anOscar nomination.

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