Burt Reynolds Quotes

I had an Indian Scout motorcycle during high school, but I never could take it to school. My dad would sneak out at night and pull the spark-plug wires.

Burt Reynolds

• Night
• Dad
• High School
• Wires
• Indian Scout motorcycle

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• I had an Indian Scout motorcycle during high school, but I never could take it to school. My dad would sneak out at night and pull the spark-plug wires.

  

  Burt Reynolds
  • Night
  • Dad
  • High School