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“This wasn't just plain terrible, this was fancy terrible. This was terrible with raisins in it." [Women Know Everything!]”

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Dorothy Parker
Dorothy Parker

Dorothy Parker, an American poet, playwright, and critic, was born on August 22, 1893, and died on June 7, 1967. Known for her wit, satire, and humor, she is a prominent figure in 20th-century American literature. more

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