Warren Zevon Quotes

Well, first of all, let me say that I might have made a tactical error in not going to a physician for 20 years. It was one of those phobias that really didn't pay off.

Warren Zevon

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• Well, first of all, let me say that I might have made a tactical error in not going to a physician for 20 years. It was one of those phobias that really didn't pay off.

  

  Warren Zevon
  • Pay
  • Error
  • Physician