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Wavy Gravy


Born
in East Greenbush, New York, The United States
May 15, 1936

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Genre
Nonfiction


Wavy Gravy (born Hugh Romney) is a life-long activist for peace and personal empowerment, best known for his hippie appearance, personality, and beliefs. His moniker (which is the name he uses on a day-to-day basis: "It's worked pretty well through my life," he says, "except with telephone operators – I have to say 'Gravy, first initial W.") was given to him by B.B. King at the Texas International Pop Festival while he lay onstage. It was announced that B.B. King was going to play and Romney began to get up when a hand appeared on his shoulder. It was B.B. King, who stated, "Are you Wavy Gravy?", to which Romney replied "Yes". "It's OK; I can work around you" said B.B. King, and he proceeded to play. Romney considered this a mystical event, ...more

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Average rating: 3.81 · 118 ratings · 23 reviews · 6 distinct works
Something Good for a Change...
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Who's to Say What's Obscene...
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“we're all bozos on the bus,
so might as well sit back
and enjoy the ride.”
― Wavy Gravy
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“Keep your sense of humor, my friend; if you don't have a sense of humor it just isn't funny anymore.
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― Wavy Gravy
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“you aren't what you eat - you are what you don't poop.”
― Wavy Gravy
tags: humor, nutrition
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