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“I don't like those chiffon nighties ... they show your vest.”

Quote by Joyce Grenfell

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Joyce Grenfell was a British writer born on February 10, 1910, and died on November 30, 1979. Known for her humor and satire, she primarily wrote plays and short stories. more

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