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Quote by Robert Benchley
One of the chief duties of the fan is to engage in arguments with

One of the chief duties of the fan is to engage in arguments with the man behind him. This department of the game has been allowed to run down fearfully. – Robert Benchley

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The naturalistic literature of this country has reached such a state that no family of characters is considered true to life which does not include at least two hypochondriacs, one sadist, and one old man who spills food down the front of his vest. – Robert Benchley

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I have tried to know absolutely nothing about a great many things, and I have succeeded fairly well. – Robert Benchley

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Most of the arguments to which I am party fall somewhat short of being impressive, knowing to the fact that neither I nor my opponent knows what we are talking about – Robert Benchley

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Baseball happens to be a game of cumulative tension but football, basketball and hockey are played with hand grenades and machine guns. – John Leonard, New York Times, 2 November 1975

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Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax. – Mike Royko, 1981

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Life will always throw you curves, just keep fouling them off… the right pitch will come, but when it does, be prepared to run the bases. – Rick Maksian

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