Ocupation: Author
Life: b. August 7, 1942
Birthday: August 7
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.
source: Garrison Keillor (1998). “Wobegon Boy”, p.9, Penguin
topic: Mother, Cheer, Sorry, Lutherans, Feel Sorry For You