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Woody Allen

(1935--)

U.S. comedian

Love is the answer, but while you are waiting for the answer, sex raises some pretty good questions.

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Woody Allen

(1935--) U.S. comedian Life is full of misery, loneliness, and suffering--and it's all over much too soon. www.english-slang.com

Woody Allen

(1935--) U.S. comedian I finally had an orgasm and my doctor told me it was the wrong kind. www.english-slang.com

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