Quote by Steven Wright

I have an answering machine in my car. It says, I'm home now.But leave a message and I'll call when I'm out.

I have an answering machine in my car. It says, I'm home now

Summary

This humorous quote suggests that the person's car serves as their "home away from home." It humorously implies that being in the car is equivalent to being home. The answering machine message indicates that while they are in their car, they are essentially unreachable and consider themselves "out." It playfully plays with the idea of home and availability, highlighting the person's preference for solitude or relaxation while driving.

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By Steven Wright

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