A Quote by Harry Shearer

Here's a guy [Richard Nixon] who had no gift for small talk, never liked to be around strangers, was physically awkward, and he goes into the one business that calls for ease with strangers and a gift for small talk.

Harry Shearer

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Harry Shearer
American - Actor
Born: December 23, 1943

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