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DemocratSinceBirth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-26-08 03:08 PM
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I Haven't Been So Excited Since The Evening Of The Ali-Spinks Rematch
I was beyond devastated when my hero, Muhammad Ali, lost his title to Leon Spinks and I had such an emotional investment in seeing him win it back...The fight was televised on ABC and, of course, I got my wish...
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gblady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-26-08 03:10 PM
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1. I'm excited too
Edited on Fri Sep-26-08 03:11 PM by gblady
I wonder what time DU will go into DEF/COM mode

I have to go out for a few hours, bet it's in lockdown when I get back.
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DemocratSinceBirth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-26-08 03:12 PM
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3. I Guess I Was Excited For The Clinton -Bush Pere Debates
But Poppy was so far behind...
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knowbody0 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-26-08 03:11 PM
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2. I remember that too,
and tonight for desert we get BillMaher, Chris Rock as a guest, and get this - RALPH NADER.

good times
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DemocratSinceBirth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-26-08 03:14 PM
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4. Then You Remember John Travolta And Willie Nelson Visiting Ali In His Dressing Room Before The Fight
Edited on Fri Sep-26-08 03:14 PM by DemocratSinceBirth
Travolta kissed him on the cheek...I think one of the commentators said "who said it's lonely at the top?"

Of course, all the friends in the world can't go into that ring with you...
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knowbody0 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-26-08 03:18 PM
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5. I was a kid and do not remember that
that's very kool.
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DemocratSinceBirth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-26-08 03:22 PM
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6. Then You Didn't Get To See Saturday Night Fever And Welcome Back Kautter When It Was Current
Travolta was the biggest celeb around...
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