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by Done. never again. on July 22nd, 2008

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Where did the phrase, "If you can't walk the walk, don't talk the talk" (or something close to that) originate?

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  • by LuckyLefty on July 22nd, 2008

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    i think

    "talk the talk and walk the walk" originated in NY and it referred to being a New Yorker, but then there are hundreds of versions on this so im not sure

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