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The attitude of the English towards English history reminds one a good deal of the attitude of a Hollywood director towards love.

Margaret Halsey

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Margaret Halsey
Age: 86 †
Born: 1910
Born: February 13
Died: 1997
Died: February 4
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Yonkers
New York State
Deals
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Attitude
Director
History
English
Good
Towards
Love
England
Directors
Hollywood
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Insulting

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