“It isn't so much what's on the table that matters, as what's on the chairs.”
Quote by W. S. Gilbert
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W. S. Gilbert
W. S. Gilbert was an English dramatist, best known for his collaborations with Arthur S. Sullivan on light operas. His works are renowned for their humor and wit, and have had a profound impact on the development of musical theater. more
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