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Quote by Howard Marion-Crawford

“Life is like a blanket too short. You pull it up and your toes rebel, you yank it down and shivers meander about your shoulder; but cheerful folks manage to draw their knees up and pass a very comfortable night.”

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Howard Marion-Crawford

Howard Marion-Crawford was a British character actor known for his roles in film and television. Born on January 17, 1914, and passing away on November 24, 1969, Marion-Crawford was celebrated for his unique acting style and profound understanding of characters. more

“When compiling his great dictionary, the young Noah Webster travels to the Himalayas, where he climbs to the cave of the world's wises man. 'O, great sage,' he says, 'tell me the meaning of life.' The sage sits Noah at his feet and, with great solemnity, commences to unfold the meaning of life. When finished, he places a hand on the young man's shoulder and says, 'Do you have any other questions, my son?' Noah flips a page in his notebook and says, 'You wouldn't know the meaning of lift, would you?'”

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Author:Robert Breault

“Thank you, Hollywood, for allowing me to be part of your group.”

Groups Hollywood Allowing Thank You

Author:Aaron Paul

“"This celebration here tells me that this work is not hopeless. I thank you for this teaching with all my heart and lift my glass to human solidarity, to the ultimate victory of knowledge, peace, good-will and understanding."”

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Author:Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

“I wouldn't want to be a talk show host. That's another awkward compliment people make. 'You should have your own talk show.' And I think, no thank you.”

People Thinking Want Should Shows Should Have Compliment Host Awkward Thank You Talk Shows

Author:Andy Richter

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