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There are three things a man must do alone. Be born die and testify.

James J. Walker

There are three things a man must do alone. Be born die and testify.

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About James J. Walker

James J. Walker may refer to:

Jimmy Walker (1881–1946), mayor of New York City, 1926–1932
James J. Walker (American football), American college football player and coach
James John Walker (entomologist) (1851–1939), English entomologist
James John Walker (1846–1922), businessman, see J. W. Walker & Sons Ltd, organ makers