Carroll O'Connor (John Carroll O'Connor) Quotes

Both my brothers became physicians and I, of course, wandered into a business where the undisciplined are welcome.

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• Both my brothers became physicians and I, of course, wandered into a business where the undisciplined are welcome.

  

  Carroll O'Connor
  • Business
  • Brother
  • Welcome