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“If you can keep your head when all about are losing theirs, it's just possible that you haven't grasped the situation.”

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Jean Kerr
Jean Kerr

Jean Kerr was an American playwright and novelist known for her humor and wit. Her works often focused on the lives of the middle class and female characters. Born on July 10, 1922, she passed away on January 5, 2003. more

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