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Right on, brother. Damn happy to live in a nation that often makes a knucklehead like ME look smart.

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You spell it with all capital letters - KISS. I've been doing that for years and everybody hates me Now I feel good about myself.

'Thank You!

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This post reminded me of one of my favorite Americans, Bob Ross, because he so eloquently reminded his viewers that in order to have highlights, you must have shadow. In order to create brightness in your painting, you must have dark areas. Thanks for being a bright light Mr. Black.

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I saw you tonight in Dayton, KY, and really enjoyed it. I very much needed 90 minutes of laughter. I've been under a cloud a lot lately and you helped lift it for a while tonight, so thank you. And also, great essay here. It's one I need to take to heart.

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Thanks so much for coming out - glad you enjoyed the show! And thanks for the kind message.

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Speaking of words of appreciation...Dear Michael, this is the best 5 bucks a month I've ever spent. No diggity, no doubt, mmmMMM.

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Aw, thanks so much!

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Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Is Trump going to win?

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I had to look up what crunk means lol. Thanks for the non dour essay.

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"We have a pizza chain that features animatronic rodents singing birthday songs while you play Skee-Ball."

We don't even have that any more (smh):

https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/chuck-e-cheese-removing-animatronic-band-for-good-1235682086/

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I was always more of a Showbiz Pizza kid myself.

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I guess Five Nights at Freddy's has ruined it for everyone.

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Hear hear!

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