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Welcome to Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above av
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"Welcome to Lake Wobegon, where all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average"

- Garrison Keillor

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Garrison Keillor's quote is an amusing method of explaining the fictional town of Lake Wobegon. The quote indicates that the people of Lake Wobegon are all amazing in some way. The ladies are strong, the men are attractive, and the children are above average. This quote is a way of highlighting the idealized variation of small-town life that Keillor developed in his stories. It is a method of revealing the strength and strength of the people of Lake Wobegon, and how they are all extraordinary in their own method. The quote also indicates that individuals of Lake Wobegon are content with their lives and have a strong sense of community. It is a way of revealing the beauty of small-town life and how it can bring individuals together.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Garrison Keillor somewhere between August 7, 1942 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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