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American humor ... is not subtle. It is something that makes you laugh the moment you hear it, you have not to think a scrap.
Elinor Glyn
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Elinor Glyn
Age: 78 †
Born: 1864
Born: October 17
Died: 1943
Died: September 23
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All the legislation in the world will not abolish kissing.
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