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I named all my children after flowers. Theres Lillie and Rose and my son, Artificial
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"I named all my children after flowers. There's Lillie and Rose and my son, Artificial"

- Bert Williams

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This quote by Bert Williams is an amusing method of expressing the concept of having children with unique names. By naming his kids after flowers, he is recommending that he wished to give them names that were unique and significant. The names Lillie and Rose are both lovely flower names, while Artificial is a special name that stands out from the others. This quote is a lighthearted method of expressing the idea of providing children unique names that are significant and unique. It likewise recommends that Bert Williams wanted to offer his kids names that would make them stick out from the crowd. By providing flower names, he had the ability to do simply that.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Bert Williams between November 12, 1875 and March 4, 1922. He/she was a famous Entertainer from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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