Quote by Rodney Dangerfield

I came from a real tough neighborhood. Why, every time I shut the window I hurt somebody's fingers.

I came from a real tough neighborhood. Why, every time I shu

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the speaker's origins in a rough neighborhood. By saying that they hurt somebody's fingers each time they shut a window, they imply that the neighborhood is so crowded that even closing a window leads to unintentional injuries. The quote may also suggest a level of toughness or resilience that the speaker had to develop while growing up in their challenging environment.

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By Rodney Dangerfield

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