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“My daddy used to say that I was too big to ride and too little to hitch a wagon - no good for a damn thing.”

Quote by Dan Blocker

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Dan Blocker was an American television actor best known for his role as Hoss Cartwright in the classic TV series 'Bonanza'. He passed away in 1972 at the age of 43. more

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