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I've given parties that have made Indian rajahs green with envy. I've had prima donnas break $10, 000 engagements to come to my smallest dinners. When you were still playing button back in Ohio, I entertained on a cruising trip that was so much fun that I had to sink my yacht to make my guests go home.

I've given parties that have made Indian rajahs green with e

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's extravagant and opulent lifestyle. They boast about hosting luxurious parties that would make Indian rajahs (Indian kings) jealous and attracting famous performers to their dinners, regardless of the financial consequences. The speaker flaunts their past extravagant experiences, even going as far as sinking their own yacht to end a particularly enjoyable cruising trip. The quote highlights the speaker's excessive and indulgent nature, emphasizing their ability to entertain and command attention through extravagant means.

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