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Every country gets the circus it deserves. Spain gets bullfights. Italy gets the Catholic Church. America gets Hollywood
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"Every country gets the circus it deserves. Spain gets bullfights. Italy gets the Catholic Church. America gets Hollywood"

- Erica Jong

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Erica Jong somewhere between March 26, 1942 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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