Gallenkamp had read Andrews' 1943 autobiography Under a Lucky Star (now out of print), became an archaeologist himself and resolved someday to write an Andrews biography.

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To win the Euromillions jackpot, Ms McNamara had to match five main numbers from 1 to 50 and 2 Lucky Star numbers from 1 to 9.

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Thanks to that lucky star I mentioned, should my nemesis decide to drop by and mess with me, it is a highly manageable variety that the docs will be able to knock back with the drugs available.

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Wearing a cloak with the legend "Dancing Queen" on it, she belted out Lucky Star, which segued seamlessly into her Number 1 hit Hung Up, finishing with a multitude of golden balloons falling over the exuberant crowds at the front.

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But if you want to see a celebrity act, check out Tom Hanks's star turn in "Lucky Guy" at the Broadhurst Theatre.

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"Although what Anastacia has is serious, she is very lucky, " Dr Alexander Swistel said in a statement issued by the star's publicist.

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He said he "doubted" they would date again, but felt lucky to have been pulled off the streets of Norwich, taken to America to visit the star's hometown and then met the woman herself.

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There are other examples of 4-star officers who have made serious mistakes in dealing with the press, though some have gotten lucky and have escaped the scrutiny that Gen.

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