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Al McGuire

I think everyone should go to college and get a degree and then spend six months as a bartender and six months as a cabdriver. Then they would really be educated.

Al McGuire

Education

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The author suggests that formal education alone is not enough to truly understand life and people. By working in everyday jobs like bartending and driving a cab, individuals gain practical experience and insights that complement their academic knowledge.

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