Quote by James Herriot

For years I used to bore my wife over lunch with stories about funny incidents.

For years I used to bore my wife over lunch with stories abo

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This quote suggests that the speaker used to share humorous anecdotes with their spouse during lunchtime. However, it implies that over time, the spouse found these stories monotonous or uninteresting. It highlights the speaker's awareness of potentially repetitive storytelling or the possibility that their humor no longer resonates with their partner.

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