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Roger was known for the lavish and outrageous parties that he held throughout his life. These events were often themed, as in the
Diamond, Amethyst, and Flame Balls held to celebrate his 60th, 70th, and 80th birthdays, respectively.
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in 1941 and served in Italy and North Africa. Roger was known for his courage under fire. A story that may be apocryphal has him replying to a sergeant's question regarding approaching
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The Dandy at Dusk: Taste and
Melancholy in the Twentieth Century
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Bunny Roger: British Style Icon You've
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Roger died in London on 27 April 1997. He was 85 years old.
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In the Second World War, he was commissioned in the
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