Quote by Toby Young

I've become a professional failure - in order to pay the mortgage I have to remain unemployed. Luckily, a disaster always seems to befall me at exactly the right moment.

I've become a professional failure - in order to pay the mor

Summary

This quote sarcastically highlights a paradoxical situation where the person considers themselves a "professional failure." Due to financial obligations like a mortgage, they have to remain unemployed. However, the statement suggests that they have developed a pattern of benefiting from unfortunate circumstances that conveniently come their way whenever needed. The quote subtly suggests that the person's misfortune has paradoxically become a unique source of support for them, allowing them to fulfill their financial obligations despite their self-perceived status as a failure.

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By Toby Young

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