Quote by Steven Wright

The other day, I was walking my dog around my building...on the ledge. Some people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths.

The other day, I was walking my dog around my building...on

Summary

This quote humorously highlights a personal fear of the speaker. Instead of being afraid of height like most people, the speaker reveals a comedic twist by stating that they are afraid of widths. It implies a fear of the extent, vastness, or breadth of something rather than the physical distance from the ground. The quote is a playful exaggeration that brings light-hearted amusement by subverting common fears and adding a touch of absurdity to the speaker's experience of walking their dog on a ledge.

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Humor Funny

By Steven Wright

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