Quote by Lucille Ball

I hate failure and that divorce was a Number One failure in my eyes. It was the worst period of my life. Neither Desi nor I have been the same since, physically or mentally.

I hate failure and that divorce was a Number One failure in

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In this quote, the speaker expresses their intense dislike for failure, particularly referring to their divorce. They view the divorce as the ultimate failure, considering it the most challenging and difficult time in their life. The speaker acknowledges that both they and their former partner, Desi, have been significantly affected by the divorce, both physically and mentally. This quote reflects the deep emotional impact and lasting consequences of experiencing a personal failure as significant as divorce.

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