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I said I was impressed, Martha. I'm beside myself with jealousy. What do you want me to do, throw up?

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Edward Albee
Age: 88 †
Born: 1928
Born: March 12
Died: 2016
Died: September 16
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Playwright
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Screenwriter
Theatrical Director
University Teacher
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Washington
District of Columbia
Edward Franklin Albee III
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Martha
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