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“...if ever the sun rises upon Barbecue, its flavor vanishes like Cinderella's silks, and it becomes cold baked beef - staler in the chill dawn than illicit love.”

Quote by William Allen White

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William Allen White

William Allen White was an American editor, born on February 10, 1868, and died on January 29, 1944. He is known for his work at The Kansas City Star, which under his leadership became a model for the American press. more

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