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“It takes at least one to make a marriage.”

Quote by Jean Kerr

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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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