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Quote by Dave Barry
The taxpayers cannot be relied upon to support performing arts suc

The taxpayers cannot be relied upon to support performing arts such as opera. As a taxpayer, I am forced to admit that I would rather undergo a vasectomy via Weed Whacker than attend an opera. – Dave Barry

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I have always dressed according to certain Basic Guy Fashion Rules, Including: Both of your socks should always be the same color, Or they should at least both be fairly dark. – Dave Barry

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Clothing
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Dave Barry
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A Mission Statement is a dense slab of words that a large organization produces when it needs to establish that its workers are not just sitting around downloading Internet porn. – Dave Barry

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Internet
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Although Golf was originally restricted to wealthy Protestants, today its open to anybody who owns hideous clothing. – Dave Barry

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Sports :: Golf
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Im really an inner spirit that only makes itself known through the music. A lot of people think Im an introvert, or quiet and moody. Ive even heard some people say that theres a certain mystery or darkness about me. Im not that way. Im just really into what I do. – Faith Evans

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Music

The problem for me, still today, is that I write purely with one dramatic structure and that is the rite of passage. Im not really skilled in any other. Rock and roll itself can be described as music to accompany the rite of passage. – Pete Townshend

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Music

I dabbled in things like Howlin Wolf, Cream and Led Zeppelin, but when I heard Son House and Robert Johnson, it blew my mind. It was something Id been missing my whole life. That music made me discard everything else and just get down to the soul and honesty of the blues. – Jack White

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Music

Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor. – Ray Charles

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Music

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There is no prejudice that the work of art does not finally overcome. – Andre Gide

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I was very influenced by the musicals and romantic comedies of the 1930s. I admired Gene Harlow and such, which probably explains why, since the end of my marriage, Ive dated nothing but a succession of blondes. – Hugh Hefner

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Marriage

I have spent many years of my life in opposition, and I rather like the role. – Eleanor Roosevelt

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Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding in which you put your money in your pants pocket and give your coat to your creditors. – Joey Adams

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Money