Quote by Christopher Hitchens

I had never before been a special fan of that great comedian Phyllis Diller, but she utterly won my heart this week by sending me an envelope that, when opened, contained a torn-off square of brown-bag paper of the kind suitable for latrine duty in an ill-run correctional facility. Duly unfurled, it carried a handwritten salutation reading as follows:I could not possibly improve on the sentiment, but I don't think it ought to depend on the current austerities. Isn't Christmas a moral and aesthetic nightmare whether or not the days are prosperous?


I had never before been a special fan of that great comedian

Summary

The quote highlights the author's unexpected admiration for Phyllis Diller. Diller sends the author a humble yet humorous greeting on a torn piece of paper, expressing that Christmas being a moral and aesthetic nightmare is not dependent on financial circumstances. The author suggests that Christmas, with its excessive consumerism and societal pressures, can be overwhelming and undesirable regardless of prosperity. This quote prompts reflection on the true essence of Christmas and questions the materialistic emphasis often associated with the holiday.

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By Christopher Hitchens
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