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“You'll have to leave my meals on a tray outside the door because I'll be working pretty late on the secret of making myself invisible, which may take me almost until eleven o'clock.”

Quote by S. J. Perelman

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S. J. Perelman
S. J. Perelman

S. J. Perelman, an American humorist, was born on February 1, 1904, and passed away on October 17, 1979. Known for his unique humor style and sharp wit, he is considered one of the greatest humorists of the 20th century. more

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