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Comedian Nora Dunn.

Comedian Nora Dunn. Dunn was a cast member of Saturday Night Live for 6 years, and portrayed such roles as the vapid talk show host Pat Stevens, the lounge singing Sweeney Sisters, and French sex kitten Babette. She was also at the center of controversy when she refused to appear on SNL when Andrew Dice Clay was the guest host. Dunn has written a new book, in the personas of her characters, called "Nobody's Rib." (It's published by Harper Perennial).

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Other segments from the episode on January 1, 1992

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, January 1, 1992: Interview with Mel Brooks; Interview with Nora Dunn; Commentary on food, memory, and happiness.

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