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# John Robert Colombo

(1936)   Writer

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John Robert Colombo is a writer.

## Quick Facts About John Robert Colombo

Born March 24, 1936

Profession Writer

## About John Robert Colombo

Canadian poet (born 1936)... \| John Robert Colombo is a Canadian writer, editor, and poet. He has published over 200 titles, including major anthologies and reference works.

##  Quotes by John Robert Colombo

> [A milligram of prevention is worth a kilogram of cure.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-robert-colombo/a-milligram-of-prevention-is-worth-a-kilogram-of-cure/)

John Robert Colombo

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> [It was so dry in Saskatchewan during the Depression that the trees were chasing the dogs.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-robert-colombo/it-was-so-dry-in-saskatchewan-during-the-depression-that-the-trees/)

John Robert Colombo

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> [I do not believe in ghosts. I believe in ghost stories.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-robert-colombo/i-do-not-believe-in-ghosts-i-believe-in-ghost-stories/)

John Robert Colombo

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