
Because it sure sounds funny.  My grandfather's reads "Lt. ... USNR is certified a Short Snorter" and has Richard Nixon's signature.
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'A painter paints to relieve himself of feelings and visions' -- Picasso
I found this at the coolest bookstore in town for $4.67 + tax.  The book, by Maurice de Sausmarez, ends with the above quote. This post is dedicated to Abandoned Planet (518 Valencia & 16th, SF).