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      Creator Andy Young on December 27, 2011

      Thanks, Risa! I'm sure that Khaled would love to talk to your friend. Are you in New Orleans? I hope to see you in a few weeks!

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      Creator Risa Cohen on December 26, 2011

      i look forward to seeing your project come to life. congratulations on capturing this revolution in such a wonderful way. I have a dear friend who is egyptian, now living abroad, and i may wish to give her the opportunity to discuss politics with poet Khaled Hegazzi. thanks you for this.

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    Exclusive updates on progress of project.

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    A postcard with details of the show and a revolutionary poem by Andy Young.

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    A prayer card, based on the traditional Catholic saint cards, with a beautiful photo of a praying revolutionary on one side and a poem based on the photo on the other.

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    A ticket to The People is Singular performance in New Orleans on January 25th, 2012.

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    A revolutionary primer/Arabic translation to explain contemporary Egyptian politics with Egyptian poet Khaled Hegazzi (in person or by Skype).

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    A copy of the book The People is Singular, with poetry by Andy Young and photographs by Salwa Rashad.

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    A signed copy of the book The People is Singular, with poetry by Andy Young and photographs by Salwa Rashad will be sent to you. Name listed as supporter in program.

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    One copy of Meena Magazine, a bilingual Arabic/English literary journal based in Alexandria, Egypt and New Orleans, LA edited by Khaled Hegazzi and Andy Young sent to you. Name listed as supporter in program.

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    Copy of The People is Singular or copy of Meena Magazine with international shipping. Name listed as supporter in program.

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    Signed copy of The People is Singular poetry/photography book, ticket to performance, and prayer card sent to you. Name listed as supporter in program.

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    Choice of banjo lesson with legendary folk musician Tao Seeger (i n person or by Skype) or an individual critique of up to 10 poems by poet Andy Young (in person or via email/mail). Name listed as supporter in program.

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    Egyptian celebratory lamb feast, with lots of veggie options, a week after the performance (February 3rd) in New Orleans. You also get a signed copy of The People is Singular, and a ticket to the performance. Transportation to New Orleans not included. Name listed as supporter in program.

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    Public or private poetry reading by Andy Young in location of your choice (U.S., higher price for international travel). You also get a signed copy of The People is Singular, and the prayer card. Name listed as supporter in program.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2012