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“There's not a Shakespeare sonnet Or a Bethoven quartet That's easier to like than you Or harder to forget. You think that sounds extravagant? I haven't finished yet -- I like you more than I would like To have a cigarette.”

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Book:Making Cocoa for Kingsley Amis
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Making Cocoa for Kingsley Amis

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Wendy Cope
Wendy Cope

Wendy Cope is a renowned British poet known for her humor and wit. Born on July 21, 1945, she began publishing poetry in 1973. Cope's work often explores emotions and interpersonal relationships in everyday life, characterized by its straightforward language and deep emotional insight. more

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