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Groucho Marx, born Julius Henry Marx on October 2, 1890, in New York City, was an iconic American comedian and film star. He gained fame as a leading member of the Marx Brothers, a comedy troupe known for its rapid-fire wit and slapstick humor. Notable films include "Duck Soup" (1933) and "A Night at the Opera" (1935). more Groucho Marx, born Julius Henry Marx on October 2, 1890, in New York City, was an iconic American comedian and film star. He gained fame as a leading member of the Marx Brothers, a comedy troupe known for its rapid-fire wit and slapstick humor. Notable films include "Duck Soup" (1933) and "A Night at the Opera" (1935). Groucho's distinctive appearance featured a greasepaint mustache and eyebrows, round glasses, and a cigar. In addition to his film career, Groucho found success on radio and television. He hosted the popular quiz show "You Bet Your Life" from 1947 to 1961, which showcased his improvisational skills and quick wit. Groucho Marx passed away on August 19, 1977, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and innovation in comedy. less

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"Wives are people who feel they don't dance enough."
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"He may look like an idiot and talk like an idiot but don't let that fool you. He really is an idiot."
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"I've got a good mind to join a club and beat you over the head with it."
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"From the moment I picked your book up until I laid it down I was convulsed with laughter. Some day I intend reading it."
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"Why should I care about posterity? What’s posterity ever done for me?"
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"I must confess, I was born at a very early age."
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"I wish to be cremated. One tenth of my ashes shall be given to my agent, as written in our contract."
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"I didn't like the play, but then I saw it under adverse conditions — the curtain was up."
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"One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas, I'll never know."
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"I worked my way up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty."
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"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five."
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"Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who wants to live in an institution?"
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"I have had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it."
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"I must say that I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a good book."
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"I intend to live forever, or die trying."
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