MURPHY'S MANOR

by Kurt Erichsen

So you're off to Chicago to become an opera star.

Just for the winter. Construction is 40 slow this time of year anyhow.

Because Gay people are naturally artistic, and we appreciate the finer things. We've got a stereotype to live up to!

And besides, all the hottest men in town go to the opera.

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STONEWALL FEATURES SYNDICATE

I never understood what Gay people are sup posed to see in opera..

KURT @ERICHSEN

You talked me into it!

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