EXTEMPORANEOUS REMARKS BY WAY OF SUMMARY 



MARTIN D. KAMEN 



As I attempt this summary, I am reminded of an old vaudeville act 

 which featured a very famous comedian named Bert Williams, His 

 particular forte was a routine in which he would get up and say: 

 "Ladies and Gentlemen, I am going to do something positively fantastic. 

 With my left hand I am going to play Swannee River, with my right 

 hand Yankee Doodle, and at the same time, I will sing the Star Spangled 

 Banner." Then, in mock self- admiration, he would exclaim, "God, 

 whew!" 



If I were to summarize adequately what has transpired here in the 

 last few days, I would be doing something as fantastic— and with no 

 preparation. It is difficult enough to produce, extemporaneously, simple 

 declarative sentences for at least half an hour! So let us see what can 

 be done. 



First, let me recall to you the admirable slide displayed by Dr. 

 Geller in his lecture yesterday. 



The Hon. R. Rubrum. 



I was much impressed with the expression on the face of this creature. 

 Since it has been the sole support of many of us for years, it deserves 

 some examination. You willnotice the sly, calculating look which is de- 

 picted so skillfully by Mrs. Geller's hand. Most of us who have been in- 

 volved with this creature will testify that it is the nearest thing to the 

 Shmoo we have in biology. It has an infinite capacity for surprises; and 



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