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Ed Howe

(1853—1937)

U.S. humorist

If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you grow old.

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(1853-1937) U.S. humorist A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast. www.english-slang.com

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(1853-1937) A man is usually bald four or five years before he knows it. www.english-slang.com

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