When your mother asks, "Do ... by Erma Bombeck, an American Journalist

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“When your mother asks, "Do you want a piece of advice?" it is a mere formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no. You're going to get it anyway.”

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Name: Erma Bombeck

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Feb 21, 1927

Date of Death: Apr 22, 1996

Profession: Journalist

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When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me".

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My theory on housework is, if the item doesn't multiply, smell, catch fire, or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one else cares. Why should you?

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