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“You can take all the sincerity in Hollywood, place it in the navel of a fruit fly and still have room enough for three caraway seeds and a producer's heart.”

Quote by Fred Allen

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Fred Allen was a renowned American comedian, born on May 31, 1894, and died on March 17, 1956. Known for his unique humor style and satirical wit, he was a regular on American radio and television programs from the 1930s to the 1940s. more

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