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The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people you use it on aren't in a very good mood.

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Lou Holtz
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: January 6
American Football Coach
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West Virginia
Louis Leo Holtz
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It's always better to face the truth, no matter how uncomfortable, than to continue coddling a lie.
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