Thompson's goddaughter, Liza Minnelli, has been cited as a possible model for Eloise, as has the author herself. The illustrator said that the image for Eloise was based on a painting that his mother, Katherine Sturges Dodge, did in the 1930s. 1 Books 1.1 Original. 1.2 Subsequent.
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The Black Mamba! Former Los Angeles Laker, Kobe Bryant, 37, gave a meaningful and stirring speech after being honored with the Icon Award on July 13th at the 2016 ESPY Award show. After one of the greatest careers in the history of the NBA, Kobe has retired as a professional basketball player.