Quote by Dan Rather

Now, I know you expected me to say that, well, I just kick back in the rocking chair, fished a little bit, listened to Willie Nelson tapes and watched old baseball games on the Classic Sports network. And, tell you the truth, I have done that for maybe about five total minutes.

Now, I know you expected me to say that, well, I just kick b

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges the assumption that they would spend their time leisurely and in a relaxed manner. They humorously subvert this expectation by stating that they have only spent a total of five minutes doing so. This suggests that the speaker has been actively engaged in other activities instead, implying a busy or productive lifestyle. The quote reflects the speaker's humorous and perhaps mischievous nature, challenging the preconceived notions about their leisure time.

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By Dan Rather

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