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Famous Quotes By Dorothy Parker

Dorothy Parker, the American wit, poet, and short-story writer was born on August 22, 1893 in New Jersey. She died of a heart-attack in New Jersey on August 22, 1967.

The best way to keep children at home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant - and to let the air out of the tyres.

A girl's best friend is her stutter.

She ran the whole gamut of emotions from A to B.

Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses.

The only 'ism' Hollywood believes in is plagiarism.

This novel is not to be tossed lightly aside, but to be hurled with great force - Dorothy Parker

Age before beauty; and pearls before swine. - Dorothy Parker

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I hate to hunt down a tired metaphor.

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