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“You ought to try eating raw oysters in a restaurant with every eye focused upon you - it makes you feel as if the creatures were whales, your fork a derrick and your mouth Mammouth Cave.”

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Lillian Russell
Lillian Russell

Lillian Russell was an American actress renowned for her performances on stage and screen. Born on December 4, 1861, she gained fame in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for her striking beauty and charismatic stage presence, Russell performed in numerous plays and operettas. Her film career spanned several decades. more

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