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| Trivial or Important references and connections: | Peg Woffington was a celebrated Irish actress who performed on the largest stages in London during the mid 18th century. She played many trouser roles as well as leading female roles. She was the first female member of the previously male-only club, The Sublime Society of Steaks, was elected president. The text of this song was "written during her last engagement at Drury Lane, and afterwards reprinted in The Gentleman's Magazine." |