Honesty
A 22 year refrigeration mechanic walks into a casino… and what happens next defies belief. (You can read all about it here.)
First, he finds $200 bucks on the floor. This in itself is remarkable. Have you ever been to a casino? There are starving seagulls who swoop on chips slower than gamblers dive for loose cash in one of those hell-holes.
Anyway, the guys picks up the cash and before he knows it he’s in a holding cell for three hours. Next thing he knows, a magistrate slaps him with a $500 fine, plus court costs.
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Certain flaws are necessary for the whole. It would seem strange if old friends lacked certain quirks. ~ Goethe
It’s amazing how you can carry something around with you. Tic-tac teeth for instance.
A number of years ago somebody referred to me as tic-tac teeth on National television and since that point I’ve carried the comment everywhere I’ve gone.
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Jasmine says:
MsT Damien is hardly disappearing. He has a fantastic new album out (his 4th) of all original songs called ‘Remember June’. He did a 70 date tour last year, he is currently a support act for Ronan Keating and Tina Arena at the Day on the Green concerts and is… Read more »
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camdy says:
Ah to be sure, there’ll always be knockers eh Real Muso Rocker, ha ha you don’t even get your facts straight and as one from the AC/DC generation you ought acknowledge all your flaws. To admit imperfections is a wise thing to do, before the mongers get in for the… Read more »
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