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“Lord Castlerosse was taken to task by Nancy Astor over the size of his stomach. 'What would you say if that was on a woman?' she asked, pointedly. 'Half an hour ago it was,' he replied.”

Quote by Nigel Rees

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Nigel Rees is a British writer born on June 5, 1944. Known for his unique literary criticism and radio programs, Rees has gained popularity for his in-depth and accessible analysis of classic works. more

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