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Quote by Dorothy Parker

“I like to have a martini/Two at the very most/After three I'm under the table/After four I'm under my host.”

Quote by Dorothy Parker

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Dorothy Parker
Dorothy Parker

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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