Quote by Henny Youngman

This man is frank and earnest with women. In Fresno, he's Frank and in Chicago he's Ernest.

This man is frank and earnest with women. In Fresno, he's Fr

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This quote is a play on words and highlights a comedic aspect of the characters' names and how they vary based on the location. It suggests that the man's personality slightly changes depending on where he is, adapting to the environment. The contrast between being "frank" and "earnest" accentuates the humor in this observation about the man's interactions with women in different cities (Fresno and Chicago).

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