“Edmonton isn’t really the end of the world – although you can see it from there.”

— Ralph Klein

Source: The best quotes from Ralph Klein’s colourful public life http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/the-best-quotes-from-ralph-kleins-colourful-public-life/article10577310/

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