“(Sylvia at typewriter) What is Newt Gingrich's Real Name? 1) Newton Minnow 2) Fig Newton 3) Isaac Newton 4) Wayne Newton”

—  Nicole Hollander

Source: Sylvia cartoon strip, p. 75

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