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Calamity Jane

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[Wikipedia] Martha Jane Canary, better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman, sharpshooter and storyteller. In addition to many exploits, she was known for being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok. Late in her life, she appeared in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and at the 1901 Pan-American Exp

Quotes by Calamity Jane

We remained in Texas leading a quiet home life until 1889.

Home

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As many of the riders before me had been held up and robbed of their packages, mail and money that they carried,…

Been

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I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one.

Calamity

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I left Montana in Spring of 1866, for Utah, arriving at Salt Lake city during the summer.

Arriving

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Those as don't eat, without exception, fail to survive.

Exception

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I'm drunk. Correct. What the fuck is it to you?

Deadwood

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Left the ranch in 1883, went to California, going through the States and territories, reached Ogden the latter part of 1883, and…

California

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It was considered the most dangerous route in the Hills, but as my reputation as a rider and quick shot was well…

Dangerous

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When I joined Custer I donned the uniform of a soldier. It was a bit awkward at first but I soon got…

Awkward

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I'd punch that cocksucker in the balls before I'd cup him for comfort.

Balls

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The bigger a man's gun the smaller his doodlewick.

Bigger

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I was in Deadwood at the time and on hearing of the killing made my way at once to the scene of…

Found

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We were ordered out to quell an uprising of the Indians, and were out for several days, had numerous skirmishes during which…

Revolution

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By the time we reached Virginia City I was considered a remarkable good shot and a fearless rider for a girl of…

Age

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While in El Paso, I met Mr. Clinton Burk, a native of Texas, who I married in August 1885.

August

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I'm drunk. Correct. What the f*** is it to you?

Drunk

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During the fall and winter we built Fort Meade and the town of Sturgis.

Built

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On October 28th, 1887, I became the mother of a girl baby, the very image of its father, at least that is…

Baby

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