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When I was growing up, the first thing I wanted to be was a cowboy. That lasted till I was about ten. Then I wanted to be a baseball player. Preferably shortstop for the New York Yankees.
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"When I was growing up, the first thing I wanted to be was a cowboy. That lasted till I was about ten. Then I wanted to be a baseball player. Preferably shortstop for the New York Yankees."
— Jerry Spinelli

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When I was growing up, the first thing I wanted to be was a cowboy. That lasted till I was about ten. Then I wanted to be a baseball player. Preferably shortstop for the New York Yankees. — Jerry Spinelli

About Jerry Spinelli

Jerry Spinelli was a Author from United States (1950–present).

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Who said "When I was growing up, the first thing I wanted to be was a cowboy. That lasted…"?
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Jerry Spinelli lived from 1950 – present.