Quote by Steven Wright

Last time I went skiing, I had to get up at 5:00 in the morning.I knew I couldn't do that, so I slept with my skis on. My ridecame at 5:30 in the morning, couldn't wake me up so he carriedme out of the house, put my skis on the roof rack of the car,and drove to the mountain. Seventeen miles later, I woke up outof this incredibly bizarre dream that I was skydivinghorizontally. I'm sure this has happened to you.

Last time I went skiing, I had to get up at 5:00 in the morn

Summary

This quote is a comical and exaggerated explanation of a humorous incident involving the narrator's attempt to go skiing. The speaker jokingly reveals that they were so determined not to miss their skiing trip that they slept wearing skis. Their ride eventually arrived, unable to wake them up, so they carried them out of the house and put the skis on the roof rack. The quote ends with the narrator expressing their surprise upon waking up during the car journey and describing a dream about a peculiar skydiving experience. The quote highlights the relatability of experiencing strange dreams or moments that feel surreal.

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By Steven Wright

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