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“I like food, I like stripping vegetables of their skins, I like to have a slim young parsnip under my knife.”

Quote by Stevie Smith

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Stevie Smith, born on September 20, 1902, and died on March 7, 1971, was a renowned British poet. Her poetry is characterized by its unique style, concise language, and often humorous and satirical elements. Smith's works have been widely appreciated by readers and are considered classics of 20th-century British literature. more

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