During Vietnam, I was in college, enjoying my student deferment. The g…

Al Franken
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During Vietnam, I was in college, enjoying my student deferment. The government wisely felt that, in my case, military service was less important than completing my studies to prepare me for my chosen career: comedian. ✨ Al Franken (2005). The Truth (with jokes), p.60, Penguin
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During Vietnam, I was in college, enjoying my student deferment. The government wisely felt that, in my case, military service was less important than completing my studies to prepare me for my chosen career: comedian. ✨ Al Franken (2005). The Truth (with jokes), p.60, Penguin

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