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Dorothy Parker (August 22 1893–June 7 1967) was an American writer and poet, best known for her caustic wit, wisecracks, and sharp eye for 20th century urban foibles. From a conflicted and unhappy childhood, Parker rose to acclaim, both for her literary output in such venues as The New Yorker and as a founding member of the Algonquin Round Table, a group she would later disdain. Following the breakup of that circle, Parker traveled to Hollywood to pursue screenwriting. Her successes there,... full article at wikipedia
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  • Aug 22, 1893
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  • Jun 7, 1967
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  • Sep 29, 1954
  • Apr 20, 1937
  • Apr 22, 1942
  • Aug 21, 1941
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  • Dec 22, 1938
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