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“England and America should scrap cricket and baseball and come up with a new game that they both can play. Like baseball, for example.”

Quote by Robert Benchley

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Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley was an American humorist, writer, and actor, known for his witty humor style and unique satirical techniques. His career spanned theater, film, and radio, and he achieved significant success in the early 20th century. more

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