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“It's time to diet and exercise when you accept the fact that you can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time - but not while you're wearing a bathing suit.”

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Gene Perret
Gene Perret

Gene Perret is a renowned screenwriter whose works have had a significant impact in the film and television industry. more

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