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“God bless Merle Haggard. He did all the things that Johnny Cash was supposed to have done.”

Quote by Lewis Grizzard

Book:Life Is Like a Dogsled Team . . . If You're Not the Lead Dog, the Scenery Never Changes: The Wit and Wisdom of Lewis Grizzard

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Life Is Like a Dogsled Team . . . If You're Not the Lead Dog, the Scenery Never Changes: The Wit and Wisdom of Lewis Grizzard

This book features a compilation of Lewis Grizzard's wit and wisdom, using the analogy of a dogsled team to illustrate the importance of leadership and the value of change in one's life journey. more

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Lewis Grizzard was a renowned American writer, born on October 20, 1946, and passed away on March 20, 1994. Known for his humorous and satirical writing style, his works have been greatly appreciated by readers. more

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