Quote by Antony Sher

I have a Woody Allen Jewish attitude to life: that it's all going to be disastrous. That it hasn't all been that way is simply down to some random quirk of fate.

I have a Woody Allen Jewish attitude to life: that it's all

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This quote reflects the speaker's perspective, influenced by Woody Allen's Jewish attitude, that life is destined to be catastrophic. The speaker suggests that any instances of life not being disastrous are purely accidental occurrences, seemingly defying the overarching pessimistic outlook. Through this statement, the speaker emphasizes the belief in a generally negative and unpredictable existence, attributing any glimpses of positivity to mere chance rather than deliberate actions or systemic improvements.

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