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# Stanley Shapiro

(1925–1990)   Writer   United States

 **3** quotes in **4** categories

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Stanley Shapiro was a writer from the United States, best known for *Parent talk*.

## Quick Facts About Stanley Shapiro

Born July 16, 1925

Died July 21, 1990

Nationality United States

Profession Writer

Notable works Parent talk

## About Stanley Shapiro

Stanley Shapiro was an American screenwriter and producer responsible for three of Doris Day's most successful films.

## Awards &amp; Honors

Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay Writers Guild of America Award

##  Quotes by Stanley Shapiro

> [When a girl's under 21, she's protected by law. When she's over 65, she's protected by nature. Anywhere in between she's fair game.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stanley-shapiro/when-a-girl-s-under-21-she-s-protected-by-law-when-she-s-over-65-she/)

Stanley Shapiro

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> [Yup. They're drafting everybody these days.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stanley-shapiro/yup-they-re-drafting-everybody-these-days/)

Stanley Shapiro

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> [Sam Tostin: You know I spenta lot of years disliking women. But I don't dislike you. Major Hayward: Don't you? Sam Tostin:…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/stanley-shapiro/sam-tostin-you-know-i-spenta-lot-of-years-disliking-women-but-i-don-t/)

Stanley Shapiro

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2fa/stanley-shapiro-84888_dislike_sam-tostin-you-know-i-spenta-lot-of-year_2783871.jpg)

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