Growing up on a dairy farm, you certainly learn discipline and a commitment to purpose.
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Nationality: American Type: Politician Born: June 18, 1950 |
At a tiny station in New Albany, Indiana, which is right across from the river from Louisville, Kentucky, where I grew up. The Louisville stations were loath to hire beginners, so I had to go across the river.
When a song came on the radio that I wanted to learn, my mother would quickly write down the lyrics for me. Soon after, I would be singing it.

