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[Footnote:] The female of any species is generally regarded as a relatively anabolic organism, more passive than the male, who is relatively katabolic and active. The fact remains that one frequently runs across a rather katabolic female.
Will Cuppy
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Will Cuppy
Age: 65 †
Born: 1884
Born: August 23
Died: 1949
Died: September 19
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My philosophy of life can be summed up in four words: It can't be helped.
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I only know that all is lost, and that nothing can help me unless I inherit money, strike oil or go to work.
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