“Ah, yes! I wrote the "Purple Cow" - I'm sorry, now, I wrote it! But I can tell you anyhow, I'll kill you if you quote it!”
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Gelett Burgess
Gelett Burgess was an American poet born on January 30, 1866, and died on September 18, 1951. His poetry is known for its unique style and sense of humor, which had a profound impact on American literature in the early 20th century. more
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