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From: bobn@bmcg.UUCP (Bob Nebert)
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Subject: Re: still need quote source
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Date: Tue, 22-Oct-85 15:22:01 EDT
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> *** still needy ASAP ***
> 
> The quote is (roughly): "Its not over til the fat lady sings".
> 
> Some people think it comes from the Chicago Bulls where it was
> used often 6 years ago.  I'm sure it predates that, and I'm
> 
> Andrew Scott Beals says the quote really is: "The opera's not over
> till the fat lady sings".  I think he is on track: I believe

Can't stand no more!

The quote is correct per Beals.
It was a favorite of Dick Motta - one time head coach of
the Chicago Bulls.