Quote by Spike Milligan

How long was I in the army? Five foot eleven.

How long was I in the army? Five foot eleven.

Summary

This quote is a clever play on words. The speaker is using their height, which happens to be five foot eleven, as a humorous way to answer the question. Rather than providing the typical response with a specific duration of time, they choose to give a measurement of their height instead. The quote intends to create a light-hearted and unexpected response, showcasing the speaker's wit or sense of humor.

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