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Famous Robert Benchley Quotes
“A freelance is one who gets paid by the word -- per piece or perhaps.”
Source: The Benchley Roundup
“One cubic foot less of space and it would have constituted adultery.”
“Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing.”
“Why don't you get out of that wet coat and into a dry martini?”
“Except for an occasional heart attack I feel as young as I ever did.”
“Tell us your phobias and we will tell you what you are afraid of”
“The ideal age for a boy to own a dog is between forty-five and fifty.”
Source: Chips Off the Old Benchley