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The cynic says "blessed is he who expecteth nothing, for he shall not be disappointed." I say "blessed is he who expecteth everything, for he can't always be disappointed."

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Tallulah Brockman Bankhead (31 January 1902 – 12 December 1968) was an American actress of the stage, screen and radio, known for her husky voice, outrageous personality, devastating wit, and reputation as a libertine.

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