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...Comedian W. C. Fields today ended a 42-year habit by announcing his renunciation of liquor, and delivered a strong warning concerning his personal experiences with Demon Rum. Mr. Fields, who has been known to eject from his home anyone mentioning the word "water," and who becomes ill at the sight of a soda fountain, stated that he has been ordered by his physician to abstain forever more from hard drink, and estimated that his habit has cost him more than $185,000, a fact which disgusted him, especially since he "could never get drunk." Mr. Fields noted that he had tried to quit two years ago after a bout of pneumonia nearly killed him, but said that he'd been terrorized by the D. T.'s, in the form of "little men in whiskers and high hats" who harrassed him....
The newly converted are often the most-passionate proselytizers.
It's fun to see the introduction of an iconic brand as I'm assuming Cheerioats became Cheerios.
It's a business risk when you go into the FACE EATING DOG! game.
Nina just felt a odd stitch in her side, but doesn't know why.