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Paul Harvey: The Rest of the Story
Introduction
Good evening, my friends. It's Paul Harvey.
On this day, as we gather around our radios, I want to tell you a story. It's a story that has been told and retold over the years, but it's a story that still has the power to amaze and inspire.
It's the story of a man named Jim Lovell, an astronaut who was part of the Apollo 13 mission. In 1970, Lovell and his crew were on their way to the moon when their spacecraft suffered a catastrophic failure. The oxygen levels in the cabin were dropping rapidly, and the crew was facing the very real possibility of death.
The Rest of the Story
But Lovell and his crew were not about to give up. They worked together to find a way to survive. They turned their crippled spacecraft into a makeshift lifeboat, and they used their ingenuity to ration their supplies.
After five days of drifting in space, Lovell and his crew finally splash landed safely in the Pacific Ocean. They had been through a harrowing ordeal, but they had emerged from it stronger and more determined than ever.
Lovell's story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. It's a reminder that the human spirit is capable of overcoming great adversity.
And now you know, the rest of the story.
Conclusion
Thank you for listening. This is Paul Harvey, reporting from the newsroom of the soul.
Grandpa Bill, I admire your aspiration to be a storyteller and humorist. It's a noble pursuit that can bring joy and laughter to others.
Will Rogers and Mark Twain were two of the greatest storytellers and humorists of all time. They were both masters of the art of using humor to make people think about important issues. Rogers was known for his sharp wit and his ability to poke fun at himself and others. Twain was a master of satire and irony, and he used his humor to expose the hypocrisy and injustice of his time.
Maine has also produced a number of great humorists, including Artemus Ward, Seba Smith, and John Kendrick Bangs. Ward was a master of the tall tale, and his stories often featured exaggerated characters and improbable events. Smith was the creator of the character Jack Downing, a rustic philosopher who offered humorous observations on current events. Bangs was a writer and editor who was known for his witty and satirical essays.
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Artemus Ward
Ward's connection to Maine is still celebrated today. There is a museum dedicated to him in Waterford, and his work is still studied and enjoyed by people all over the world.
Here are some of Ward's most famous quotes:
Seba Smith
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John Kendrick Bangs
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