I am a cheerful man, even in the dark, and it's all thanks to a good Lutheran mother.... Mother was well composed, a true Lutheran, and taught me to Cheer up, Make yourself useful, Mind your manners, and above all, Don't feel sorry for yourself.


Wobegon Boy (ed. Penguin, 1998) - ISBN: 9781101640210

Garrison Keillor Quotes

I am a cheerful man, even in the dark, and it's all thanks to a good Lutheran mother.... Mother was well composed, a true Lutheran, and taught me to...

I am a cheerful man, even in the dark, and it's all thanks to a good Lutheran mother.... Mother was well composed, a true Lutheran, and taught me to...

I am a cheerful man, even in the dark, and it's all thanks to a good Lutheran mother.... Mother was well composed, a true Lutheran, and taught me to...

I am a cheerful man, even in the dark, and it's all thanks to a good Lutheran mother.... Mother was well composed, a true Lutheran, and taught me to...