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“Marriage and fatherhood heighten the disillusion that we all think we are born handy. We confidently believe that we can fix things around the house, as if it's part of the collective brain that was further enhanced by eighth-grade shop class.”

Quote by Bob Newhart

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Bob Newhart is a renowned American stand-up comedian, born on September 5, 1929. Known for his unique humor style and improvisational performances, he is one of the most influential comedy artists of the 20th century. more

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