W.C. Fields' gravestone reads "W.C. Fields 1880-1946. On the whole, I'd rather be in Philadelphia." This famous quote reflects Fields' sense of humor and his ongoing disdain for the city of Philadelphia.
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He was born William Claude Dukenfield
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According to his IMDB biography (see related link below) W.C. Fields was 5' 8" tall
The individual you are referring to is W.C. Fields, a famous comedian and actor from the early 20th century. While he may have made that statement about dogs and kids, his will specifying that the orphans should be white reflects a discriminatory and prejudiced attitude.
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