“The fact was I didn't want to look my age, but I didn't want to act the age I wanted to look either. I also wanted to grow old enough to understand that sentence.”
Quote by Erma Bombeck
Work
Aunt Erma's Cope Book: How To Get From Monday To Friday . . . In 12 Days
This book provides readers with strategies and tips for effectively navigating the challenges of daily life, focusing on a 12-day time frame to organize and prioritize tasks and activities. more
Author
Erma Bombeck
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. more
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