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I love my fellow creatures - I do all the good I can - yet everybody says I'm such a disagreeable man!
W. S. Gilbert
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W. S. Gilbert
Age: 74 †
Born: 1836
Born: November 18
Died: 1911
Died: May 29
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On my face extended flat I was walloped with a cat For listening at the key-hole of the door.
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Ah, pray no mistake, We are not shy We're very wide awake The Moon and I.
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Bless your heart, they don't mind--they're exceedingly kind-- They don't blame you--as long as you're funny!
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