Quote by Steven Wright

My friend Winnie is a procrastinator. He didn't get his birthmark until he was eight years old.

My friend Winnie is a procrastinator. He didn't get his birt

Summary

This quote is a play on words that humorously suggests that procrastination even extends to the development of physical attributes. It implies that the person mentioned, Winnie, procrastinated in acquiring his birthmark, as if it were a choice or action within his control. The exaggeration highlights the idea of procrastination as a habit or characteristic that can manifest in various aspects of life, even those beyond human control.

By Steven Wright

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