The author is unkown, but, USA Today reports that this Paul Harvey monologue was originally given to the Future Farmers of America (now FFA) convention in 1978. Harvey, who died in 2009, was a longtime radio favorite in the Midwest.
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One of my all time favorite radio voices. Thanks for sharing.
Yes indeed! Very recognizable!!