“We did long for the pitter-patter of little feet, so we decided to buy a dog. Cheaper, and… get more feet.”

—  Rita Rudner

When Dr. Katz asks whether she and her husband have discussed children
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, "Real Estate" [2.02], 29 October 1995

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