Quote by Alice Roosevelt Longworth

My father always wanted to be the corpse at every funeral, the bride at every wedding and the baby at every christening.

My father always wanted to be the corpse at every funeral, t

Summary

This quote humorously highlights someone's desire for attention and the spotlight. The person described wants to be the center of attention not just at joyous occasions like weddings and christenings but even at somber events like funerals. It suggests a strong need for validation and a deep desire to be noticed or celebrated in every situation.

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Wedding

By Alice Roosevelt Longworth

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