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“Variant: I was driven to drink by a woman. I am forever grateful, yet I never had the good manners to thank her.”

Quote by W. C. Fields

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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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