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"But I went to the University of Texas in the 30s, and while there I learned to ride. Mostly polo ponies."

Eli Wallach, American Actor

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"But I went to the University of Texas in the 30s, and while there I learned to ride. Mostly polo ponies."

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"But I went to the University of Texas in the 30s, and while there I learned to ride. Mostly polo ponies."

Eli Wallach, American Actor

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