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They love us everywhere we go. So when in doubt, send the Marines.

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Tom Lehrer
Age: 96
Born: 1928
Born: April 9
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I didn't feel the need for anonymous affection, for people in the dark applauding. To me, it would be like writing a novel and then getting up every night and reading your novel. Everything I did is on the record and, if you want to hear it, just listen to the record.
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Step up and shake the hand Of someone you can't stand, You can tolerate him if you try!
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My last public performance for money was in 1967. For free, it was 1972, with the exception of two little one-shot, one-song things. But that's just for friends, out of friendship for the people involved, and also because it was fun.
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I feel that if a person has problems communicating the very least he can do is to shut up.
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And we will all go together when we go. What a comforting fact that is to know. Universal bereavement, An inspiring achievement, Yes, we will all go together when we go.
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