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IN THE THEATRE, A PERFORMER IS NEVER SUPPOSED TO WISH
ANOTHER PERSON GOOD LUCK IN THE NORMAL GOOD LUCK WORDS.
YOU KNOW LIKE "GOOD LUCK" OR "KNOCK 'EM DEAD." HE'S
SUPPOSED TO SAY "BREAK A LEG." I THINK THAT IT HAS
SOMETHING TO DO WITH WHEN JOHN WILKES BOOTH JUMPED ONTO
THE STAGE AFTER SHOOTING LINCOLN AND BROKE HIS LEG.

Where learned: 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE, ASSUMED ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED

Subject headings: DRAMA -- D000
BELIEF -- Prayer
BELIEF -- Good luck
SPEECH -- Formula

Date learned: 07-23-1968

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WE LEARNED THE OTHER DAY THE FIRST PERMANENT THAT WAS EVER GIVEN,
THE LADY WHO GOT IT DIED OF A HEART ATTACK THE NEXT DAY. FOR
A LONG TIME AFTER THAT, NO ONE WANTED A PERMANENT BECAUSE
THEY THOUGHT THAT THE PERMANENT WAS WHAT MADE THAT LADY DIE.

Where learned: HOME ; 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: 08-06-1968

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ALSO IN THE THEATRE, EVERYONE ALWAYS HOPES FOR AN AWFUL
DRESS REHEARSAL, BECAUSE THEN THE OPENING NIGHT
PERFORMANCE IS SUPPOSED TO BE TERRIFIC. USUALLY THIS
IS TRUE, TOO.

Where learned: HOME ; 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED

James Callow Keyword(s): COMPENSATION CONTRAST

Subject headings: Observation
DRAMA -- D000
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion

Date learned: 07-23-1968

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SAYING

I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT BUT A
QUESTION THA'S BEEN AROUND FOR A LONG TIME IS "WHICH CAME
FIRST, THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG?"

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE

Keyword(s): RIDDLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor
RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 08-06-1968

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SAYING: CARELESSNESS

AUNT ZULA USED TO SAY, "DON'T SAY I DON'T CARE 'CAUSE OLD
'I DON'T' LET THE WEEDS EAT HIS CORNFIELD UP."

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: 08-06-1968

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DID YOU KNOW THAT MOVIE STARS HID A PENNY IN THE DRESSING ROOMS
AND IF THE NEXT PERSON WHO USES THE DRESSING ROOM FINDS THE
PENNY, THEN HE WILL HAVE GOOD LUCK IN HIS NEXT PICTURE.

Where learned: 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED

Subject headings: DRAMA -- D000
BELIEF -- Measure of quality
BELIEF -- Good luck Money

Date learned: 07-23-1968

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REMMEBER HOW YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO MAKE A WISH AND KEEP IT TO
YOURSELF ON YOUR BIRTHDAY, AND IF YOU BLOW ALL THE CANDLES
OUT ON YOUR CAKE, THEN IT WILL COME TRUE.

Where learned: 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Maturity
BELIEF -- Prayer

Date learned: 08-07-1968

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WHENEVER YOU LOSE AN EYELASH, YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO PUT IT BETWEEN
YOUR THUMB AND FOREFINGER AND THEN GUESS WHERE IT WILL BE
WHEN YOU OPEN YOUR FINGERS. IF YOU GUESS "THUMB" AND IT'S
THERE, THEN YOUR BOYFRIEND IS SUPPOSED TO REALLY LOVE YOU.

Where learned: 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye
BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Use of object for determining true love

Date learned: 08-07-1968

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HAVE YOU GOT THE THING ABOUT THE GROUNDHOG? WELL, ON
FEBRUARY 2, EVERY YEAR A GROUNDHOG IS SUPPOSED TO COME UP OUT
OF HIS HOLE, AND IF HE DOESN'T SEE HIS SHADOW, THEN WE'VE
GOT SOME MORE WINTER LEFT.

Where learned: 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- February 2 Candlemas Groundhog Day
BELIEF -- Measure of time Winter
BELIEF -- Sign or prediction through Observation of galactic or celestial bodies

Date learned: 07-23-1968

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SAYING

YOU'VE HEARD THE OLD SAYING ABOUT A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE.
WELL, I GUESS THAT IT MEANS ABOUT THE SAME THING AS "AN OUNCE
OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE."

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: 08-06-1968

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WE USED TO LEAVE FOOD OUT FOR SANTA CLAUS AND WHEN OUR PARENTS
ATE IT, WE DIDN'T KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. AND WE LEFT IT
BECAUSE HE HAD A LONG WAY TO GO.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 Santa Claus

Date learned: 07-23-1968

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I'VE ALWAYS HEARD THAT OPENING AN UMBRELLA IN THE HOUSE
IS SUPPOSED TO BRING BAD LUCK.

Where learned: 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE, ASSUMED ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck

Date learned: 07-23-1968

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IF YOU BREAK A MIRROR, THAT'S SUPPOSED TO BRING YOU SEVEN
YEARS OF BAD LUCK, BUT IF YOU TOSS SOME SALT OVER YOUR
SHOULDER, THAT'LL COUNTERACT THE BAD LUCK AND YOU DON'T
HAVE TO WORRY.

Where learned: 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE, ASSUMED ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED

Subject headings: 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several
BELIEF -- Bad luck
BELIEF -- Conversions

Date learned: 07-23-1968

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BIRTH SUPERSTITION

MY GRANDMOTHER USED TO SAY THAT WHENEVER A BABY WAS BORN AND
IT HAD A BIRTHMARK OR SOMETHING ON ITS SKIN, THAT IT WAS
DUE TO SOME SIN OF THE MOTHER AND GOD WAS PUNISHING HER
BY MARKING UP HER CHILD.

Where learned: 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE, ASSUMED ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Body part Senses Specific distinguishing characteristic Dimple, wart, mole, scar, freckle, birthmark, strawberry mark, bruise, spot (on any part of body)
BELIEF -- Birth
BELIEF -- Curse

Date learned: 07-23-1968

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