Quote by Christopher Hitchens

When I meet people who say - which they do all of the time - 'I must just tell you, my great aunt had cancer of the elbow and the doctors gave her 10 seconds to live, but last I heard she was climbing Mount Everest,' and so forth, I switch off quite early.


When I meet people who say - which they do all of the time -

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their disregard for individuals who constantly share exaggerated or irrelevant stories about their acquaintances' medical issues or extraordinary achievements. The speaker implies that these conversations lack substance and authenticity, resulting in disinterest and detachment from the conversation.

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By Christopher Hitchens
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