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Richard D'Oyly Carte Quotes

1844–1901

Richard D'Oyly Carte (May 3, 1844 – April 3, 1901) was a London theatrical impresario during the latter half of the nineteenth century. Although an amateur composer in his own right, he is best known for producing the comic operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan.

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Queen Victoria - I thought gags were things that were put by authority into people's mouths.
D'Oyly Carte - These gags, your Majesty, are things that people put into their own mouths without authority

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