Carolina QuotesGambling to me is what a telephone pole might be to a groundhog. He sees that it's there but doesn't for the life of him understand why. Friends have tried to explain the appeal, but still I don't get it. Why take chances with money?
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Essay, "A guy walks into a bar car." p.127
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“Gambling to me is what a telephone pole might be to a ground…” David Sedaris. Carolina Quotes, record CQ-E4319C7501. https://carolinaquotes.com/quote/e4319c7501
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