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The only way to cure an egotist from bragging is by surgery--amputation at the neck.

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Evan Esar
Age: 95 †
Born: 1899
Born: January 1
Died: 1995
Died: January 1
American Humorist
Humorist
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Egotist
Amputation
Bragging
Neck
Surgery
Necks
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