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“I've been barbecued, stewed, screwed, tattooed, and fried by people claiming to be my friends. The human race has gone backward, not forward, since the days we were apes swinging through the trees.”

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W. C. Fields
W. C. Fields

W.C. Fields, born William Claude Dukenfield, was a renowned American comedian and film star. Known for his distinctive humor and exaggerated performance style, he became famous during the silent and early sound film era of the 1920s and 1930s. Fields was recognized for his comical appearance and unique voice, and his characters often had a cunning and witty quality. more

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