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I wasn't for Vietnam. When I told that to the hippie newspaper, all my people got nervous.

Loretta Lynn

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Loretta Lynn
Age: 89
Born: 1935
Born: April 14
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Butcher Holler
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I never knew any Jews until I got into show business. I've found them to be real smart and good workers.
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I don't go to church regular. But I pray for answers to my problems.
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