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Quote by Jules Feiffer

“We want playmates we can own.”

Quote by Jules Feiffer

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Jules Feiffer, born on January 26, 1929, is an American cartoonist, screenwriter, and author. His work is known for its sharp social commentary and unique sense of humor, particularly his long-running comic strip 'Benny and the Jets' in The New Yorker magazine. more

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