Quote by Tom Glazer

I'm afraid I talk a lot, too much, perhaps. I should have been a lawyer or a college professor or a windy politician, though I'm glad I am not any of these.

I'm afraid I talk a lot, too much, perhaps. I should have be

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The speaker acknowledges their tendency to talk excessively and wonders if they should have pursued professions that value oratory skills. However, they are ultimately relieved not to be involved in professions that they perceive as verbose or insincere.

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