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" I like happy endings. "

Harmon Killebrew

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" My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, 'You're tearing up the grass'; 'We're not raising grass,' Dad would reply. 'We're raising boys.' "

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" Life is precious and time is a key element. Let's make every moment count and help those who have a greater need than our own. "

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" Joe Mauer's the real deal. He is absolutely wonderful. Not only is he a great player, but he's a great human being. He's the kind of guy you'd like to see... be your son. "

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