David Letterman (2015-06-12), "Exclusive Post-Retirement Interview with David Letterman", Indianapolis Monthly ISSN: 0899-0328, OCLN: 8348365
• Kaufman, Scott Eric (2015-06-12), "David Letterman on life after retirement: I’m avoiding places where “people want to come up and lick me”", Salon OCLN: 43916723
• Kaufman, Scott Eric (2015-06-12), "David Letterman on life after retirement: I’m avoiding places where “people want to come up and lick me”", Salon OCLN: 43916723
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Were you aware, though, that race fans sometimes have something to drink at the race? They want to come up and lick me. I’m not saying anything negative about Indianapolis or the race fans there, because I am one of them.
— David Letterman on Indianapolis
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Were you aware, though, that race fans sometimes have something to drink at the race? They want to come up and lick me. I’m not saying anything negative about Indianapolis or the race fans there, because I am one of them." in the context of "David Letterman (2015-06-12), "Exclusive Post-Retirement Interview with David Letterman", Indianapolis Monthly ISSN: 0899-0328, OCLN: 8348365
• Kaufman, Scott Eric (2015-06-12), "David Letterman on life after retirement: I’m avoiding places where “people want to come up and lick me”", Salon OCLN: 43916723" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Indianapolis" (Quotes)
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About David Letterman
David Michael Letterman (born 12 April 1947) is an American late night talk show host, comedian, television producer, Indy Racing League car owner (Rahal Letterman Racing), and philanthropist.
About David Letterman
David Michael Letterman (born 12 April 1947) is an American late night talk show host, comedian, television producer, Indy Racing League car owner (Rahal Letterman Racing), and philanthropist.
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