Here’s a bumper sticker I’d like to see: “We are the proud parents of a child who’s self-esteem is sufficient that he doesn’t need us promoting his minor scholastic achievements on the back of our car.
George CarlinAbout author
- Author's profession: Comedian, Actor
- Nationality: american
- Born: May 12, 1937
- Died: June 22, 2008
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