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01Undated

Smartness runs in my family. When I went to school I was so smart my teacher was in my class for five years.

Gracie Allen / quote

02Undated

When my mother had to get dinner for 8 she'd just make enough for 16 and only serve half.

Gracie Allen / quote

03Undated

This used to be a government of checks and balances. Now it's all checks and no balances.

Gracie Allen / quote