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I don't keep my books around... they would embarrass me. When I finish writing my books, I kick them in the belly, and have done with them.

Ludwig Bemelmans

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Ludwig Bemelmans
Age: 64 †
Born: 1898
Born: April 27
Died: 1962
Died: October 1
Artist
Illustrator
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