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Governor's Ball, if the celebrity wished to remain on the A-list. During this period, Lazar was also well known for his comically oversized, thick-framed black glasses, which combined with his short stature and bald head created an iconic signature appearance... a look that became synonymous with (and later a classic caricature of) the stereotype
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Hollywood and Beverly Hills area. Being seen at "Swifty's Party" was acknowledged as equally important as making an appearance at the official
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where Sneaky as an agent, will get his clients absolutely anything they want for 10% of their soul. The Lazar role was played on
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on behalf of
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