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The serpent is helpless unless he finds an apple to work with.
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George Ade
Age: 78 †
Born: 1866
Born: February 7
Died: 1944
Died: May 16
Film Director
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Kentland
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Be it ever so humble, there's no place like Home when it comes to Wearing what you like.
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As the twig is bent the tree is inclined.
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If it were not for the presents, an elopement would be preferable.
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