Anvils Quote by Jack Handey

“If you're a blacksmith, probably the proudest day of your life is when you get your first anvil. How innocent you are, little blacksmith.” quote by Jack Handey — Download Open image

“If you're a blacksmith, probably the proudest day of your life is when you get your first anvil. How innocent you are, little blacksmith.”

Jack Handey

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