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Radio is a bag of mediocrity where little men with carbon minds wallow in sluice of their own making - Fred Allen
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"Radio is a bag of mediocrity where little men with carbon minds wallow in sluice of their own making"

- Fred Allen

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Fred Allen between May 31, 1894 and March 17, 1956. He/she was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 45 other quotes.

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