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“Satire is what closes on Saturday night.”

Quote by George S. Kaufman

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George S. Kaufman

George S. Kaufman was an American playwright, born on November 16, 1889, and died on June 2, 1961. He is renowned for his witty and humorous plays, and is considered one of the most outstanding figures in American theater during the 20th century. more

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