Marriage is distinctly and repeatedly excluded from heaven. Is this because it is thought likely to mar the … - Samuel Butler

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It's a great asset to you, on your first film, to bring some people with you from the television world because they understand the speed that you have to work with to get your grand ideas down.

Samuel Butler

Marriage is distinctly and repeatedly excluded from heaven. Is this because it is thought likely to mar the general felicity?

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