Breakfast at Tiffany's Section 2

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  • "21" (15) - A highly popular restaurant located in Midtown Manhattan.
  • "Waltzing Matilda" (15) - Written in 1895 by poet and nationalist Banjo Paterson, "Waltzing Matilda" is Australia's most widely known song and has been popularly suggested as a potential national anthem many times.
  • Picayunes (16) - A brand of cigarettes produced until the 1960's and known as "The Pride of New Orleans."
  • Melba toast (16) - A type of toast that is very dry, crisp, and thinly-sliced. It is often served with soups and salads or topped with melted cheese.
  • Cole Porter (16) - An American composer and songwriter noted for his sophisticated lyrics, clever rhymes, and complex form.
  • Kurt Weill (16) - From Germany, Weill was a leading composer for the stage and a composer of concert works from the 1920's until his death in 1950.
  • Oklahoma! (16) - The first musical play written by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Oklahoma! tells the story of cowboy Curly McLane and his romance with farmer girl Laurey Williams.

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