Writing a book for the Follies seems to be about as profitable an occupation as furnishing flannel petticoats for the showgirls. (Dorothy Parker)

Writing a book for the Follies seems to be about as profitable an occupation as furnishing flannel petticoats for the showgirls.

Dorothy Parker

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