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All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy - and Jill a wealthy widow.

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Evan Esar
Age: 95 †
Born: 1899
Born: January 1
Died: 1995
Died: January 1
American Humorist
Humorist
Work
Wealthy
Dull
Shining
Horror
Jill
Boys
Widow
Funny
Widows
Makes
Sarcasm
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Jack

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