Dear Quote by Dorothy Parker Download Open image “[When asked what was the inspiration for most of her work:] Need of money, dear.” — Dorothy Parker ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.2 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Dear Inspiration Money Needs
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The sun's gone dim, and the moon's gone black. For I loved him, and he didn't love back. — Dorothy Parker Copy Share Image
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