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“Marrying a man is like buying something you've been admiring for a long time in a shop window. You may love it when you get it home, but it doesn't always go with everything else.”

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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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