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The Tao of Willie A Guide to the Happiness in Your Heart

Willie Nelson

The iconic country-music singer and songwriter draws on the principles of ancient Chinese philosophy to share the lessons he has learned throughout his life and career, in a gentle and inspirational collection of insights that explores such topics as friendship, religion, and war. 200,000 first prin...

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The Daily Show: Ears Edition

The book, which was pronounced 'The Tao of Willie' rather than 'The Toe of Willie,' was written after someone asked Willie Nelson to do so, leading him to research what 'Tao' meant. Willie mentioned that one of the fundamental philosophies of the book might be to eat whatever food is put in front of you.

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His new book is called The Tao of Willie. A guide to the happiness in your heart.

— Episode: TDS Time Machine | Rock Stars - Pt. 2

Episode: TDS Time Machine | Rock Stars - Pt. 2

The book, which was pronounced 'The Tao of Willie' rather than 'The Toe of Willie,' was written after someone asked Willie Nelson to do so, leading him to research what 'Tao' meant. Willie mentioned that one of the fundamental philosophies of the book might be to eat whatever food is put in front of you.

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His new book is called The Tao of Willie. A guide to the happiness in your heart.

Which also can be pronounced the Tao, I got it mixed. I first thought it was the toe of Willie. The toe? The toe of Willie. Really?

Well, no. Someone asked me to write this book and I said, you know, what's Tao? I said, what's the...

Is your philosophy something like, hey, if they put food in front of you, eat it? I like that. I like that a lot. Yeah, that's good.

The book is The Dow of Willie.

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