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It’s not the critic who counts…

Inky Johnson

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258,434 views • 2 years ago •via X (Twitter)

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Graham Hill2 years ago

All time favorite. Good stuff man

Coach Benavides2 years ago

Love this Ink!

Jeff House2 years ago

YESSIR! @inkyjohnson Teddy’s “Man in the Arena” on our son’s (@tjhouse03) leg for a life long reminder! Great one!

Russ Parker2 years ago

Great speech by Teddy Roosevelt.

Mr.T/CoachT 4 TIME2 years ago

Best line in this, failing to be great! Just as long as you try.

Paul Richmond2 years ago

Critics need their own mission. 😀

Amber Hillen2 years ago

This is great!

Lawrence E. Adjah2 years ago

It’s definitely not

Gusto2 years ago

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