Joe E. Lewis

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Joseph Klewan

Joe E. Lewis (January 12, 1902 – 4 June, 1971), born Joseph Klewan in New York City, was an American comedian and singer. In 1927, Lewis refused the request of Jack "Machine Gun" McGurn (an Al Capone lieutenant) to renew a contract that would have bound him to sing and perform at the "Green Mill Cocktail Lounge", which was partly owned by Capone. After refusing, because he had been offered more money by a rival gang to appear at their own club - "The New Rendezvous", he was later assaulted... full article at wikipedia

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Show me a friend in need and I'll show you a pest.

I would take a bomb, but I can't stand the noise.

The way taxes are, you might as well marry for love.

I distrust camels, and anyone else who can go a week without a drink.

I've been on such a losing streak that if I had been around I would have taken General Custer and given points.

A man is never drunk if he can lay on the floor without holding on.

I don't like money actually, but it quiets the nerves.

I drink to forget I drink.

It doesn't matter whether you are rich or poor -- as long as you've got money.

Adlai Stevenson has a genius for saying the right thing, at the right time, to the wrong people.

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