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If I didnt start painting, I would have raised chickens
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"If I didn't start painting, I would have raised chickens"

- William Lyon Phelps

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by William Lyon Phelps between January 2, 1865 and August 21, 1943. He/she was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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