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“Teddy said it was a hat, So I put it on. Now dad is saying, "where the heck's the toilet plunger gone?”

Quote by Shel Silverstein

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Shel Silverstein

Shel Silverstein was an American poet, cartoonist, and writer, best known for his children's books that are often whimsical and humorous. His most famous works include 'Where the Wild Things Are' and 'The Giving Tree'. Silverstein's writing style is characterized by its playful and imaginative storytelling. more

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