Edith Piaf Quotes

As far as I'm concerned, love means fighting, big fat lies, and a couple of slaps across the face.

Edith Piaf

• Love
• Fighting
• Lies
• For Her
• Concerned

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• As far as I'm concerned, love means fighting, big fat lies, and a couple of slaps across the face.

  

  Edith Piaf
  • Love
  • Fighting
  • Lies