(Sylvia) A mature person doesn't scream at her waiter: "Don't tell me your name and don't put anything freshly ground on my salad!”. (Nicole Hollander)

(Sylvia) A mature person doesn't scream at her waiter: "Don't tell me your name and don't put anything freshly ground on my salad!”.

Nicole Hollander

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