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“To the newcomer to the south, hearing that a coworker plans a weekend visit to 'mama and them's' (the correct plural possessive, don'tchaknow), might make him think that mama has been left alone either throught an act of scoundreldom involving the town's resident hoochie-mama (an altogether different kind of mama) or Daddy's untimely demise.”

Quote by Celia Rivenbark

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Celia Rivenbark

Celia Rivenbark is a renowned columnist known for her insightful and straightforward writing style. Her works cover a range of topics including society, culture, and politics. The specific birth and death dates are unknown. more

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