Mrs Davies (Robin's mother) about her son-in-law Roger in Ch. III, p. 257
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[W]hat's the point of growing a beard if you're not going to be a little bit free and easy?
— Kingsley Amis
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About Kingsley Amis
Sir Kingsley William Amis (16 April 1922 – 22 October 1995) was an English novelist, poet, critic, teacher, and father of novelist Martin Amis.
About Kingsley Amis
Sir Kingsley William Amis (16 April 1922 – 22 October 1995) was an English novelist, poet, critic, teacher, and father of novelist Martin Amis.
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