Charles Koppelman Quotes
I've always been a fan of country music. It's America's music - I love the songs, love the lyrics.
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Stand-up is successful if they laugh. It's unsuccessful if they don't laugh.
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I've always been a fan of country music. It's America's music - I love the songs, love the lyrics.
