"I know lots of people who are educated far beyond their intelligence."
"I finally figured it out, I finally figured out how to find some peace and happiness. I sure would hate for the man upstairs to take me now. But at least I did figure it out."
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Source: Lewis Grizzard (2012). “If I Ever Get Back to Georgia, I'm Gonna Nail My Feet to the Ground”, p.2, NewSouth Books
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