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I always strive, when I can, to spread sweetness and light. There have been several complaints about it.
P. G. Wodehouse
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P. G. Wodehouse
Age: 93 †
Born: 1881
Born: January 1
Died: 1975
Died: January 1
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Guildford
Surrey
UK
Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
P.G. Wodehouse
Always
Complaints
Sweetness
Several
Strive
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Light
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