A Quote by Steven Wright

When I was a kid I had a friend who worked in a radio station. Whenever we walked under a bridge, you couldn't hear what he said.

Steven Wright

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Bridge Friend Had Hear Kid Radio Radio Station Said Station Walked Whenever Worked

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Steven Wright
American - Comedian
Born: December 6, 1955

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