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“I'm like a backward berry, Unripened on the vine, For all my friends are fifty, And I'm only forty-nine.”

Quote by Ogden Nash

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Ogden Nash was an American poet known for his witty and humorous poetry. His works are characterized by their clever wordplay and satire, and have been beloved by readers. more

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