Cranium Kruncher: Ugliest Woman Ever – Who Said It?

It's a great quote. But who said it?

"Last week, I stated this woman was the ugliest woman I had ever seen. I have since been visited by her sister, and now wish to withdraw that statement."

He is deceased, but was alive in the 20th century - but not in the 21st century - he was an American - he is not a TV or movie star - and he is not a politician. Who could it be?
The answer is American author Mark Twain- who also said this " What would men be without women? Scarce, sir...mighty scarce."

(The Cranium Kruncher can be heard week day afternoons at 12:20 on KOOL 107.9)