And now, these words from Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Mr. Billy Dee Williams.

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And it was really a vehicle particularly for white America to find that matinee image in Billy Dee Williams.

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But the event has had competition over recent years from the Lonach Gathering, which attracts celebrities such as Billy Connolly, Robin Williams, Steve Martin and Ewan MacGregor.

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On his latest album, Just Across the River, Webb sings some of his biggest hits with guests such as Billy Joel, Glen Campbell and Lucinda Williams.

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Both Mr. Warhol and Mr. Williams got advised on their collections by Billy Pierson.

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Nets general manager Billy King was able to convince star point guard Deron Williams to resist going back home to Texas and taking less money from Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks.

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