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" Struggling is hard because you never know what's at the end of the tunnel. "
Don Rickles
End
Never
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" It's tough having the last name 'Rickles.' Luckily, my kids handled it great. "
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" The highlight of my career was being at the inaugural gala of Ronald Reagan, and I owe that to Mr. Sinatra. "
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" I was sitting in the toilet and I was by myself. I was tired of playing with the roller, so I said I'd better write a book. "
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" I can get an audience screaming in Las Vegas and say, 'Barbara, that was a great show,' and she'll say, 'Would you please hurry up? We have dinner reservations at 9:30.' "
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" If I have learned anything, it is to keep my wife happy by sending her lavish gifts. Other men can learn from my success and send their wives and girlfriends fresh flowers for birthdays, anniversaries, and of course, Valentine's Day. "
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" To this day, when I say that I went to the American Academy, people are very impressed. The reputation of the school has always been fantastic. "
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" No matter where you go in this world, you will always find a Jew sitting in the beach chair next to you. "
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