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There is no reciprocity. Men love women women love children children love hamsters.

Alice Thomas Ellis

There is no reciprocity. Men love women women love children children love hamsters.

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About Alice Thomas Ellis

Alice Thomas Ellis (born Ann Margaret Lindholm, 9 September 1932 – 8 March 2005) was an English writer and essayist born in Liverpool. She wrote numerous novels and some non-fiction, including cookery books.