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My folks were english. they were too poor to be british. i still have a bit of british in me. in fact, my blood type is solid marmalade.
-Bob Hope
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My Folks Were English. They Were Too

Bob Hope
My folks were english. they were too poor to be british. i still have a bit of british in me. in fact, my blood type is solid marmalade.
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