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“What is to be done with people who can't read a Sunday paper without messing it all up?... Show me a Sunday paper which has been left in a condition fit only for kite flying, and I will show you an antisocial and dangerous character who has left it that way.”

Quote by Robert Benchley

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This book is a compilation of narrative and non-narrative prose, offering readers a diverse range of literary experiences that do not rely on the traditional structure of poetry. more

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Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley was an American humorist, writer, and actor, known for his witty humor style and unique satirical techniques. His career spanned theater, film, and radio, and he achieved significant success in the early 20th century. more

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