Pearl Cleage Quotes

I've always loved the '40s romantic comedies and the idea of those mistaken identities and lovers' misunderstandings.

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• I've always loved the '40s romantic comedies and the idea of those mistaken identities and lovers' misunderstandings.

  

  Pearl Cleage
  • Romantic