Quote by Tommy Cooper

Well, my wife and I were married in a toilet - it was a marriage of convenience!

Well, my wife and I were married in a toilet - it was a marr

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The quote humorously suggests that the marriage described was not based on love or romance, but rather on practical reasons or benefits. It highlights a casual and unconventional perspective on the institution of marriage, presenting it as a humorous anecdote emphasizing the lack of traditional significance or sentimental attachment to the ceremony itself. The remark serves to challenge societal expectations and norms associated with marriage, emphasizing the concept of marriage for convenience rather than love or emotional connection.

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