In spite of what they say, two can't live as cheap as one. … - John Wyndham

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In spite of what they say, two can't live as cheap as one. And wives hanker after certain standards, and ought to have them - within reason, of course.

John Wyndham

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About John Wyndham

(/ˈwɪndəm/; 10 July 1903 – 11 March 1969) was an English science fiction writer best known for his works published under the pen name John Wyndham, although he also used other combinations of his names, such as John Beynon and Lucas Parkes. Some of his works were set in post-apocalyptic landscapes. His best known works include The Day of the Triffids (1951) and The Midwich Cuckoos (1957), the latter filmed twice as Village of the Damned.

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Pen Names: John Beynon • Lucas Parkes

Birth Name: John Wyndham Parkes Lucas Beynon Harris

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In spite of what they say, two can't live as cheap as one. And wives hanker after certain standards, and ought to have them - within reason, of cours… - John Wyndham

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