Quote by John Barrymore

A man must pay the fiddler, in my case it so happened that a whole symphony orchestra often had to be subsidized.

A man must pay the fiddler, in my case it so happened that a

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, facing financial obligations or debts, had to provide significant financial support, even beyond the usual expectations. Comparing this situation to paying a fiddler implies that the speaker had to cover the expenses of an entire symphony orchestra, implying a substantial financial burden. It implies that the speaker often had to provide financial assistance well beyond what is considered normal or expected.

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By John Barrymore

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