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One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don't clean it up too quickly. ~ (1919-), American writer, producer, humorist.

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Andy Rooney
Age: 92 †
Born: 1919
Born: January 14
Died: 2011
Died: November 4
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Vegetarian - that's an old Indian word meaning lousy hunter.
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The only people who say worse things about politicians that reporters do are other politicians.
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We can all be prouder to be human beings, because that's what they were. They make up for a lot of liars, cheats, and terrorists among us.
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I've learned .... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
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