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Neurotic quarrels always have the same theme-song: Hate me and get it over with.

Mignon McLaughlin

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Mignon McLaughlin
Age: 70 †
Born: 1913
Born: June 6
Died: 1983
Died: December 20
Journalist
Writer
the United States of America
Quarrels
Neurotic
Theme
Hate
Song
Always

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