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Way back when (actually in 2005), we did a Top Ten list of Famous Last Words . But I guess it's all very well being smart to the end when you're a famous politician or writer. What about your average murderer or rapist? Luckily we now have a sample to judge, because the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has released a database of 400 last statements made by prisoners before their execution.

So what words of wisdom come to us from those about to meet their maker?

Yes, Ain't no way fo' fo', I Love all yall.
Uh, I don't know, Um, I don't know what to say. I don't know. (pauses) I didn't know anybody was there. Howdy.
Only the sky and the green grass goes on forever and today is a good day to die.
Yes sir, Warden Okay I've been hanging around this popsicle stand way too long. Before I leave, I want to tell you all. When I die, bury me deep, lay two speakers at my feet, put some headphones on my head and rock and roll me when I'm dead. I'll see you in Heaven someday. That's all Warden.

There's a lot more, and despite most of them just acting remorseful, there''s a few buried nuggets. (Pun Intended)

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"(...)bury me deep, lay two speakers at my feet, put some headphones on my head and rock and roll me when I'm dead."

I'd grant this guy would receive his last wish.

said Leonardo Carvalho on September 30, 2009 11:25 AM.

okay. my first instinct is to be a smart ass and make jokes but then i followed the link to the texas dept. of criminal justice.
let me tell you, it's painful to read. so rather than be poignant and sorrowful and emo, etc.
i thought i would go back to being smart ass and come up with some last words of my own

let's say 10 words or less, yes?

1.what? you want me to go where?

2.i'm sorry mama, i never meant to hurt you,
(oh sorry, someone else's song)

3.are we there yet?

4.okay that was fun, but it's over now


said Diana on September 30, 2009 10:39 PM.
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