I hope I go to Heaven, and when I do, I'm going to... -Herb Caen

I hope I go to Heaven, and when I do, I'm going to do what every San Franciscan does when he gets there. He looks around and says, 'It ain't bad, but it ain't San Francisco.'

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Americans are pragmatic, relatively uncomplicated, hearty and given to broad humor....
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I certainly hope I'm not still answering child-star questions by the time I reach menopause....
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I've just learned about his illness. Let's hope it's nothing trivial....
I've realized the extraordinary power of sports to heal, unite and inspire. I believe the Olympics will serve as the ultimate platform to provide posi...
There are certain things that people love to do, and they can't really explain it. That's me and football. The game gives me hope. It lets me be mysel...
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