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Quote by Bennett Cerf

“An oboe is an ill-wind that nobody blows good.”

Quote by Bennett Cerf

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Bennett Cerf was a renowned publisher born on May 25, 1898, in the United States. He is known for his contributions to the publishing industry and his promotion of literary works. In the 20th century, Cerf was one of the founders of Random House, which became one of the largest publishing companies in the world. more

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