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" There are very little things in this life I cannot afford and patience is one of them. "

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" I think that everybody in the world, whatever colour or creed, has a jerk like JR in his or her family somewhere. Whether it is a father, uncle, cousin or brother, everybody can identify with JR and that certainly had something to do with the success of 'Dallas.' "

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" I was born with success. Lucky for me I am able to handle it. Also, I damn well deserve it! "

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" I never travel without my Stetson, but the more I wear it the more I realise that no one wears hats any more. When I was a kid everybody wore hats, especially in Texas, but I get off the plane in Dallas now and I'm the only guy with a hat. It's amazing. "

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" I liked Dallas better because it was more deceptive, you could do more with it. "

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" I think JR would make a better President than the one we have now. "

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