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The name of my ailment was longing, and it was not cured till I finally went to the department store and counted out the

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"The name of my ailment was longing, and it was not cured till I finally went to the department store and counted out the money in small coins before the dismayed clerk. When I came to the house, I held up the instrument before the eyes of the astonished household"

- William Christopher Handy

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This quote is written / told by William Christopher Handy between November 16, 1873 and March 28, 1958. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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