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Robert Orben

(1927--)

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Illegal aliens have always been a problem in the United States. Ask any Indian.

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(1927--) U.S. writereditor To err is human--and to blame it on a computer is even more so. www.english-slang.com

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(1927--) U.S. writereditor Never raise your hand to your children; it leaves your midsection unprotected. www.english-slang.com

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(1927--) U.S. writereditor Sometimes I get the feeling that the whole world is against me, but deep down I know that's not true. Some of the smaller countries are neutral. www.english-slang.com

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(1927-- ) U.S. humorist, writer for Red Skelton and Jack Paar Happiness is a very small desk and a very big wastebasket. www.english-slang.com

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