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Opinion

Dolphy's classic Statement

THE EAR - The Philippine Star
June 25, 2012 | 12:00am

CLASSIC. As Dolphy, the Comedy King, continues to fight for his life (until this time of writing) speakers and columnists talk about a classic political statement attributed to him. The statement: “It’s easy to win in an election. But after winning, what?”

SHOBIZ BETS. Dolphy’s classic statement is addressed to showbiz personalities who, feeling popular, run for elective posts confident of winning. And after winning they do nothing.

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