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# David Brudnoy

(1940–2004)   Radio Personality

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David Brudnoy was a radio personality, best known for *Life is not a rehearsal*.

## Quick Facts About David Brudnoy

Born June 5, 1940

Died December 9, 2004

Profession Radio Personality

Notable works Life is not a rehearsal

## About David Brudnoy

David Barry Brudnoy was an American talk radio host in Boston from 1976 to 2004. His radio talk show aired on WBZ radio and he espoused his libertarian views on a wide range of political issues in a courteous manner. Thanks to WBZ's wide broadcast signal reach, he gained a following from across the United States as well as Canada. On December 9, 2004, he died from Merkel cell carcinoma after it had metastasized to his lungs and kidneys.

##  Quotes by David Brudnoy

> [I've never believed that the only way to make a dent is to be a table thumper.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-brudnoy/i-ve-never-believed-that-the-only-way-to-make-a-dent-is-to-be-a-table/)

David Brudnoy

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> [People tend to overstate my resilience, but, of course, I hope they're right.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-brudnoy/people-tend-to-overstate-my-resilience-but-of-course-i-hope-they-re/)

David Brudnoy

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> [Condemnatory conservatism isn't anything I'm interested in.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-brudnoy/condemnatory-conservatism-isn-t-anything-i-m-interested-in/)

David Brudnoy

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