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“The Lord made Adam, the Lord made Eve, he made 'em both a little bit naive.”

Quote by Yip Harburg

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Yip Harburg, born Isidore Hochberg, was an American lyricist. Born on April 8, 1896, and died on March 5, 1981, Harburg is renowned for his contributions to musical theater. He is best known for his collaborations with Johnny Mercer on the songs for 'The Wizard of Oz'. Harburg's lyrics are celebrated for their profound social commentary and wit. more

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