Quote by Emily Mortimer

I borrowed my friend's car the other day in an attempt to persuade my husband that we needed a car and literally this is true, in the first day of borrowing the car, I got three tickets and I rear-ended it.

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Summary

This quote highlights the irony and misfortune that occurred when the speaker borrowed their friend's car. Despite intending to convince their spouse of the necessity of owning a car, the day ended in a series of unfortunate events. In just one day, they accumulated three tickets and even rear-ended the car they borrowed. This anecdote showcases how unexpected circumstances can sometimes lead to the opposite outcome of what was initially intended.

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By Emily Mortimer

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