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Dorothy Parker

Dorothy Parker (August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967) was an American poet, short story writer, critic and satirist, best known for her wit, wisecracks, and eye for 20th century urban foibles.

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    “Men seldom make passes
    At girls who wear glasses.”
    —Dorothy Parker (1893–1967)

    “Long as there’s lunch counters, you can always find work.”
    —Mother and Aunts Of Dorothy Allison, U.S. waitresses. As quoted in Skin, ch. 2, by Dorothy Allison (1994)

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