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Old 08-12-2011, 07:31 PM   #148
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Originally Posted by TimW View Post
Garry Trudeau patterned Duke from Thompson's persona and the likeness was intentional. The name "Duke" was taken from Thompson's alternate identity, Raoul Duke.

I didn't realize that, but when Jon pointed out the likeness it was unmistakable. I had no doubt about which Doonesbury character he was referring to.
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