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May 1975

Once Over Lightly

Sense and nonsense on the road to recovery

IN MICHIGAN, a few years ago, a very poor man won $ 100,000 in the state lottery. He couldn't stand prosperity, and took off on a trip around the world, blowing his wealth on wine, women, and song in bistros all along the way. Months later, he came to the end of his journeying and his money, arriving home broke and nearly a physical wreck.

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