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“People will say, 'Seventy isn't old, it's middle-aged,' and I think, middle of what - 140?”

Quote by Judith Martin

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Judith Martin, known by her pen name Miss Manners, is an American journalist and columnist renowned for her insights into etiquette and social norms. Born on September 13, 1938, she has been writing a etiquette column for The New York Times since 1962, remaining a prominent figure in the public eye to this day. more

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