"I have never received a telephone call that……" — William Saroyan
"I have never received a telephone call that justified the excitement and fuss of the electronics involved. If I can't see somebody I love, for instance, such as a daughter, or a son, I would rather receive a letter."
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William Saroyan
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117 Quotes by William Saroyan
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