Quote by Steven Wright

My friend has a baby. I'm recording all the noises he makes solater I can ask him what he meant.

My friend has a baby. I'm recording all the noises he makes

Summary

This quote speaks to the curiosity and fascination we have with trying to understand the meaning behind a baby's noises and sounds. The speaker finds the baby's noises worth documenting, indicating their desire to remember and capture every moment. By mentioning the intention of later asking the baby what they meant, the quote demonstrates a playful and lighthearted approach to discovering and deciphering the baby's language of sounds. Overall, it highlights the joy and interest we can find in trying to comprehend the communication efforts of young children.

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