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Thank you, Misty. I completely agree.

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You're welcome Derrick. I've shared this to a couple of friends, hope they subscribe! 👍

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The code of the West might actually have emerged from the cowboys who populated Gower Gulch in the early Thirties. Best read The Hollywood Posse.

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Thanks, Jeff, for the recommendation. I've not read Hollywood Posse, but now have it on my list.

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Thank you so much, Matt. I was looking for a way to work in the Wayne quote. Among his many quotable lines delivered in his movie, this is a favorite. I thought closing with The Shootist quote might be a nice touch since I opened with a Wayne statement from Pilar Wayne's biography. I'm glad you enjoyed the piece.

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That is very kind of you, Misty. I appreciate it.

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John Wayne's quote at the end for the finish, and an opportunity for fresh appreciation of a line that was actually more than just tough talk. Nicely constructed, Derrick, I enjoyed reading the whole thing.

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Thanks Derrick, really appreciate a good read! If only more people lived by the high standards of those cowboys the world be a much better place! 👍 🤠

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