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I was young once and slender and pretty and I made the most of it. It's somebody else's turn now.


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I was young once and slender and pretty and I made the most of it. It's somebody else's turn now.
         



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This page presents the quote "I was young once and slender and pretty and I made the most of it. It's somebody else's turn now.". Author of this quote is Abigail Thomas. This quote is about aging, humor,.