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“A molehill man is a pseudo-busy executive who comes to work at 9 AM and finds a molehill on his desk. He has until 5 PM to make this molehill into a mountain. An accomplished molehill man will often have his mountain finished before lunch.”

Quote by Fred Allen

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Fred Allen was a renowned American comedian, born on May 31, 1894, and died on March 17, 1956. Known for his unique humor style and satirical wit, he was a regular on American radio and television programs from the 1930s to the 1940s. more

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