A sense of humor, properly developed, is superior to any religion so far devised. - Tom Robbins

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A sense of humor, properly developed, is superior to any religion so far devised.

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About Tom Robbins

Thomas Eugene Robbins (July 22, 1932 – February 9, 2025) was an American novelist. His novels are complex, often wild stories with strong social undercurrents and obscure but well-researched details.

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Birth Name: Thomas Eugene Robbins
Alternative Names: Thomas E. Robbins

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It's a smile a girl could bring home to mother, if she had a mother; a smile a girl could pet like a pony, sip like a lemonade, hum like a popular tune; a smile a girl would feel safe with in a dark alley.

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