Quote by Steven Wright

One day I got on the usual bus, and when I stepped in, I saw themost gorgeous blond Chinese girl... I sat beside her. I said,Hi, and she said, Hi, and then I said, Nice day, isn'tit?, and she said, I saw my analyst today and he says I have aproblem. So I asked, What's the problem? She replied, Ican't tell you. I don't even know you... I said, Wellsometimes it's good to tell your problems to a perfect strangeron a bus. So she said, Well, my analyst said I'm anymphomaniac and I only like Jewish cowboys... By the way, myname is Denise. I said, Hello, Denise. My name is BuckyGoldstein...

One day I got on the usual bus, and when I stepped in, I saw

Summary

This quote depicts a chance encounter between two strangers on a bus. The speaker, intrigued by the beauty of the Chinese girl, strikes up a conversation. The girl opens up, mentioning her problem mentioned during her therapy session but refuses to reveal it to him as she doesn't know him. The speaker suggests the benefits of confiding in a stranger, prompting the girl to disclose her supposed nymphomania preference. The quote showcases the unexpected and humorous nature of connection between strangers, breaking down barriers and revealing intimate aspects of oneself to someone trusted in the moment.

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