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Quote by Dorothy Parker

“Don't feel bad when I die; I've been dead for a long time.”

Quote by Dorothy Parker

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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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