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I never did like the idea of sitting on newspapers. i did it once, and all the headlines came off on my white pants. on the level! it actually happened. nobody bought a paper that day. they just followed me around over town and read the news on the seat of my pants.
-Clark Gable
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I Never Did Like The Idea Of

Clark Gable
I never did like the idea of sitting on newspapers. i did it once, and all the headlines came off on my white pants. on the level! it actually happened. nobody bought a paper that day. they just followed me around over town and read the news on the seat of my pants.
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