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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've seen things, and that's almost the same as doing them.
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I'm not a big fan of Women's Liberation, but maybe it will help women stand up for the respect they're due.
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Daddy was real gentle with kids. That's why I expected so much out of marriage, figuring that all men should be steady and pleasant.
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Nobody's perfect. The only one that ever was, was crucified.
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