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Rain before seven, fine before eleven.
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Quotations
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It's an odd job, making decent people laugh'
The fourth edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations is now available in paperback. In this month's quotations article, take a look at some of the quotes featured in the book, from the world of show business.
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