S.J. Perelman (1904–1979) American humorist, author, and screenwriter
"Strictly from Hunger", The Most of S. J. Perelman (1992) p. 45
“Oh, son, I wish you hadn’t become a scenario writer!”
she sniffled.
"Aw, now, Moms," I comforted her, "it’s no worse than playing the piano in a call house."
"Strictly from Hunger", The Most of S. J. Perelman (1992) p. 45
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