A Quote by Annie Elizabeth Delany

Turning one hundred was the worst birthday of my life. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. Turning 101 was not so bad. Once you're past that century mark, it's just not as shocking.

Annie Elizabeth Delany

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Annie Elizabeth Delany
American - Doctor
September 3, 1891 - September 25, 1995

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