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# Shirley Tallman

 **3** quotes in **8** categories

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##  Quotes by Shirley Tallman

> [“Gruffly, he cleared his throat. 'Don't take this as a blanket approval of your tactics, Sarah, but if I'm ever unfortunate enough…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shirley-tallman/gruffly-he-cleared-his-throat-don-t-take-this-as-a-blanket-approval/)

[Shirley Tallman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shirley-tallman/)

[Blushing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/blushing/)

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> [“I find it strange that practicing law in a comfortable well-heated office is considered too demanding an occupation for women, yet laboring…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shirley-tallman/i-find-it-strange-that-practicing-law-in-a-comfortable-well-heated/)

[Shirley Tallman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shirley-tallman/)

[Career](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/career/)

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> [“As a matter of fact, despite your obstinacy, your infernal prying, and the fact that you invariably blurt out whatever comes into…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shirley-tallman/as-a-matter-of-fact-despite-your-obstinacy-your-infernal-prying-and/)

[Shirley Tallman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shirley-tallman/)

[Irresistible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/irresistible/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a33/shirley-tallman-82595_irresistible_as-a-matter-of-fact-despite-your-obstina_3233420.jpg)

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