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The hotel guests in The Man on the Floor are a married couple from New York who have lost their tickets to Wimbledon and are about to lose their suite to Kevin Costner who absolutely must have it now. The evening ends on a funny, bittersweet note with Diana and Sidney, another chapter in the lives of two characters from California Suite. Diana, the Oscar-winning actress, and Sidney, her bisexual husband, are now divorced and are seeing each other for the first time in years. He needs money for his lover who is dying of cancer. The money is not a problem for Diana, but the realization that she still loves him is. "Makes laughter easy!"-The New York Times ● Sales Rank: #509144 in Books ● Brand: Brand: Samuel French, Inc. ● Published on: 2010-11-18 ● Original language: English ● Number of items: 1 ● Dimensions: 7.99" h x .22" w x 5.00" l, .25 pounds ● Binding: Paperback ● 106 pages Features ● Used Book in Good Condition About the Author America's most prolific and beloved playwright, Neil Simon is the author of more than two dozen plays and screenplays. In 1990, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. He is also the winner of three Tony Awards. Simon splits his time between New York and Los Angeles. Most helpful customer reviews 0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The movie is so much better. By MAB "London Suite: A Comedy" is one Neil Simon play I had not read. I saw the 1996 TV movie "London Suite," and I thought it was so witty and funny that I set out to read the play. I wish I hadn't, because it was nothing like the movie. First of all, the first act in the play was not in the movie, and was replaced with the story of honeymooners, which was much funnier. The other three acts were in the movie, and while the dialogue was somewhat similar, it lost its charm on the pages. I do not recommend. See all 1 customer reviews... LONDON SUITE BY NEIL SIMON PDF You could finely add the soft data London Suite By Neil Simon to the gizmo or every computer unit in your workplace or home. It will aid you to consistently continue reading London Suite By Neil Simon whenever you have spare time. This is why, reading this London Suite By Neil Simon does not offer you issues. It will certainly give you vital sources for you who intend to begin composing, writing about the comparable book London Suite By Neil Simon are various publication field. About the Author America's most prolific and beloved playwright, Neil Simon is the author of more than two dozen plays and screenplays. In 1990, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. 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