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Quote by Calvin Trillin
When it comes to Chinese food I have always operated under the pol

When it comes to Chinese food I have always operated under the policy that the less known about the preparation the better. A wise diner who is invited to visit the kitchen replies by saying, as politely as possible, that he has a pressing engagement elsewhere. – Calvin Trillin

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We all know funny people who cant get it down on the page – even funny writers who cant get it down on the page. – Calvin Trillin

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I never did very well in math – I could never seem to persuade the teacher that I hadnt meant my answers literally. – Calvin Trillin

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