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To jealousy, nothing is more frightful than laughter.
Francoise Sagan
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Francoise Sagan
Age: 69 †
Born: 1935
Born: June 21
Died: 2004
Died: September 24
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Film Director
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9th arrondissement
Paris
Françoise Quoirez
Sagan
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Francoise Sagan
Françoise Delphine Quoirez
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I think the best way to waste time is to try to save time.
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Looking for pleasure is the best way to ensure you won't find it.
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