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Erma Bombeck was an American humorist and newspaper columnist renowned for her sharp wit and poignant observations on family life and suburban living. Born on February 21, 1927, she passed away on April 22, 1996. Bombeck's columns were syndicated in over 1,000 newspapers, and her books became bestsellers.

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Famous Erma Bombeck Quotes

“Myths that need clarification: "No matter how many times you see the Grand canyon, you are still emotionally moved to tears." False. It depends on how many children the out-of-towners brought with them who kicked the back of your seat from Phoenix to Flagstaff and got their gum caught in your hair.”

Needs Children Stills Matter Tears Hair Depends Moved Caught Myth Seats Phoenix Gum Canyons Grand Canyon Clarification

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“A child develops individuality long before he develops taste.”

Children Long Taste Individuality

Book:If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?

Source: If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?

“I'm going to stop punishing my children by saying, “Never mind! I'll do it myself.”

Mind Children My Children Saying Never

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“To my way of thinking, the American family started to decline when parents began to communicate with their children.”

Thinking Way Children Parent Family Communicate My Way Decline Way Of Thinking American Family

Book:The Erma Bombeck Collection: If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?, Motherhood, and The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank

Source: The Erma Bombeck Collection: If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?, Motherhood, and The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank

“Maybe you know why a child can reject a hot dog with mustard served on a soft bun at home, yet eat six of them two hours later at fifty cents each.”

Knows Children Two Home Hours Dog Food Six Hot Fifty Rejects Cents Hot Dog Mustard Buns

Book:If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?

Source: If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?

“Babies should enjoy the freedom to vocalize whether it be in church, a public meeting place, during a movie, or after hours when the lights are out. They have not yet learned that joy and laughter have to last a lifetime and must be conserved.”

Should Children Humor Light Kids Funny Lasts Joy Enjoy Hours Church Baby Laughter Humorous Meetings Lifetime After Hours

Book:Forever, Erma: Best-Loved Writing From America's Favorite Humorist

Source: Forever, Erma: Best-Loved Writing From America's Favorite Humorist

About the Author

Born: February 21, 1927
Died: April 22, 1996
Known for: Column Author
Quotes: 343

Books & Sources

The Erma Bombeck Collection: If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?, Motherhood, and The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic TankRelated source material

Forever, Erma: Best-Loved Writing From America's Favorite HumoristRelated source material

I Lost Everything in the Post-Natal DepressionRelated source material

Motherhood: The Second Oldest ProfessionRelated source material

Just Wait Till You Have Children of Your Own!Related source material

At Wit's EndRelated source material

Four of a Kind: A Suburban Field GuideRelated source material

If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?Related source material

The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic TankRelated source material

Aunt Erma's Cope Book: How To Get From Monday To Friday . . . In 12 DaysRelated source material

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