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This is Muldoon's 10th collection of poems and, as usual, an event.
Begin as with a usual pumpkin carving.
As usual, the event attracted a plethora of candidates in November's election, including Attorney General Brian E. Frosh (D) and Comptroller Peter Franchot (D), and scores of other elected officials.
As usual, the event had a political side, with artists including Mr. Khechog speaking out for Tibet's freedom from Chinese domination, and an educational one, as performers as varied as David Bowie, Emmylou Harris, Dave Matthews, Natalie Merchant and Moby exchanged musical gifts.
However, it has been widely reported that, as is usual at such events, everyone present was plied with drink and the inebriated woman thought she could win a holiday, which turned out to be a cocktail called "A Holiday".
As usual, the event was catered by Wolfgang Puck -- a fact he made sure everyone was aware of.
As usual, the event was sold out, drawing 75,000 people a day to Zilker Park, not far from the city's downtown.
As usual, the event will be filmed and highlights will be aired later as an HBO special.
As usual the event will culminate at 6 p.m. on the Josie Robertson Plaza with a pageant by the Puppeteers' Cooperative and the children who have been part of its workshops.
As usual, the event was studded with big name speakers like Bill Clinton and Tony Blair.
