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Meanness inherits a set of silverware and keeps it in the bank. Economy uses it only on important occasions, for fear of loss. Thrift sets the table with it every night for pure pleasure, but counts the butter spreaders before they are put away. - Phyllis McGinley

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Famous author, 1905-78

Born:21st March, 1905
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Starsign: Aries

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