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“Gourmet: Usually little more than a glutton festooned with credit cards.”

Quote by Sydney J. Harris

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Sydney J. Harris

Sydney J. Harris was an American journalist renowned for his wit and incisive commentary. Born on September 14, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, he passed away on December 8, 1986. Harris was a prominent figure in journalism, particularly for his newspaper columns. more

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