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1 Barry, Chips Subject: quotes for Iafrance evaent ~- "The man who wins may have been counted out several times, but he did not hear the referee". 'T" From Ted Turner: "If I only had a little humility I would be perfect." /." Doug Sanders (golfer) ''I'm working as hard as I can to get my life and my cash to run out at the same time. If I can just die after lunch Tuesday, everything will be perfect." 4. John Ralston Bronco coach: "I left because of illness and fatigue. The fans were sick and tired of me." /'"Every morning I get up and look through the forbes list of the richest people in America. If I am not there, I go {;) to work." l/ 6 "Any new venture goes through the following stages: enthusiasm, complication, disillusionment, search for the guilty, punishment of the innocent, and decoration of those who did nothing." 7. "It is time I stepped aside for a less experienced and less able man" 7- "What Einstein was to physics, what Babe Ruth was to home runs, what Emily Post was to table manners... that's what David IaFrance is to power point slides on water ratemaking methodology." ~ "Marry a woman with brains enough for two and you will come out even" ~I(~. "Sometimes it is safer to pull freight than your gun." ~ --ri. "no one can boast of hiswfodesty." 12. "Though modesty be a virtue, bashfulness is a vice.".-::t~"wit is far more often a shield than a lance." _A "Even wit is a burden when it talks too long" ~- Lou Hoi~~~~~ have a lifetime contract. That means I can't be fired during the third quarter if we're ahead and moving,~~~ Chips Barry Manager, Denver Water Chips. Barry@Denver Water. org 1

2 Barry, Chips Subject: quotes for Iafrance evaent The man who wins may have been counted out several times, but he did not hear the referee". 2. From Ted Turner: "If I only had a little humility I would be perfect." 3. Doug Sanders (golfer) 1 '1'm working as hard as I can to get my life and my cash to run out at the same time. If I can just die after lunch Tuesday, everything will be perfect." 4. John Ralston Bronco coach: "I left because of illness and fatigue. The fans were sick and tired of me." 5. "Every morning I get up and look through the forbes list of the richest people in America. If I am not there, I go to work.'' 6. "Any new venture goes through the following stages: enthusiasm, complication, disillusionment, search for the guilty, punishment of the innocent, and decoration of those who did nothing." 7. ' 1 lt is time I stepped aside for a less experienced and less able man" What Einstein was to physics, what Babe Ruth was to home runs, what Emily Post was to table manners... that's what David IaFrance is to power point slides on water ratemaking methodology." 9. "Marry a woman with brains enough for two and you will come out even" 10. "Sometimes it is safer to pull freight than your gun." 11. "no one can boast of hislt>desty "Though modesty be a virtue, bashfulness is a vice." Wit is far more often a shield than a lance." 14. "Even wit is a burden when it talks too longn 15. Lou Holtz: "I have a lifetime contract. That ~ansi can't be fired during the third quarter if we're ahead and moving the ball." C t:a'... + M. ~ Chips Barry Manager, Denver Water Chips.Barry@DenverWater.org 1

3 Notes for Dick MacRavey's introduction: 1. Dick MacRavey is known for his extensive orations, on nearly any subject. On one occasion, hosted by Senator Fred Anderson, Mr. MacRavey proclaimed that he was sorry that he went beyond his time limit, but that he had left his watch at home. Senator Anderson quickly countered: "Don't you even have a pocket calendar?" 2. Dick MacRavey has always had a penchant for words and is rarely at a loss for them. This was illustrated by a recent exchange between Slick Dick MacRavey and one of the more self-styled "progressive" legislative lobbyists: "I am convinced, Mr. MacRavey, that you will either die of a pox or in the gas chamber." Never at a loss, MacRavey replied, "That depends, Sir, on whether I embrace your mistress or your principals." 3. Another example of Dick's penchant for the quick comeback goes back to the mid-80's. In talking with one of the governor's aids, a rather large man, the aid said to MacRavey, who was in one of his thinner stages of life, "One look at you, - 1 -

4 and I know there's famine in the land." MacRavey's response of course was, "One look at you, and I know who caused it." 4. There's no question that MacRavey believed, as did Will Rogers, that there's no trick to being a comic when you have the whole government working for you. G Throughout his career, Dick MacRavey has always been a keen observer of the American political scene, although it is not my belief that Dick MacRavey has always been in tune with the prevailing political winds. In particular we know the rising power and influence of women in politics has been of concern to him. He has often questioned the wisdom and judgment of others, particularly of women, as evidenced by this exchange between Dick and his wife, Mary: Dick: "Isn't it true, my Dear, that male judgment is superior to female judgment?" Mary was quick to respond: "Yes, of course, Dear. After all, you married me, and I, you." - 2-

5 6. I have two hearing aids, I do not use either one to hear MacRavey, although understanding him is quite another issue. 7. Dick MacRavey fancies himself a great practical joker. However, "fancy" is the right word. Dick is more adept at hatching practical jokes than he is at actually doing them. But I \viii say that Dick has always enjoyed such jokes, even when they were at his expense. 8. I have never been to an enthronement, beatification and retirement all rolled into one - - particularly when it was lavishly arranged by the luminary himself. I guess this is what happens when the Water Congress does not provide for the