"The only thing experience teaches you is what you can't do. When you start, you think you can do anything. And then you start to get a little tired."

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Source: Elaine Morgan (2011). “The Aquatic Ape Hypothesis”, p.69, Souvenir Press

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Elaine May

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Elaine May is a celebrated American actress, writer, and director known for her groundbreaking work in comedy and her exploration of human relationships.

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