Quote by Tallulah Bankhead

I have three phobias which, could I mute them, would make my life as slick as a sonnet, but as dull as ditch water: I hate to go to bed, I hate to get up, and I hate to be alone.

I have three phobias which, could I mute them, would make my

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In this quote, the speaker humorously describes three phobias that hinder their daily life. They express a dislike for going to bed, getting up, and being alone. Although the speaker acknowledges that overcoming these fears would make their life smoother, they believe it would also make it monotonous. This quote highlights a comical recognition of personal anxieties and suggests that certain fears, while inconvenient, are intricately woven into their existence.

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