“The painter is a seriously anecdotal man, a raconteur par excellence who needs no aide-memoires, at age 77.”

“The trouble is, Dawson was a born raconteur, and like most raconteurs he sometimes embellished his stories to amuse his listeners.”

“The evening will also include contributories from musicians and local raconteurs.”

“They were hustlers, raconteurs, and had an affability about them that suggested they would make excellent dinner companions.”