Gamble Rogers
James Gamble Rogers IV (January 31, 1937 – October 10, 1991) was a folk artist known for the recurring theme in his songs and stories about characters and places in a fictional Florida county. He died a heroic death and was honored by his native state.
Read more about Gamble Rogers: Biography, Songs and Stories, Oklawaha Records, Award
Famous quotes containing the words gamble and/or rogers:
“If, during his daily walk, he met any children flying kites, playing marbles, or whirling peg tops, he would buy the toys from them and exhort them not to gamble or indulge in vain sport.”
—For the State of Rhode Island, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)
“I don’t believe that children can develop in a healthy way unless they feel that they have value apart from anything they own or any skill that they learn. They need to feel they enhance the life of someone else, that they are needed. Who, better than parents, can let them know that?”
—Fred Rogers (20th century)