Quote by Conan O'Brien

President Clinton signed a $10 million deal to write a book by 2003. Isn't that amazing? Yes, and get this, not only that, President Bush signed a $10 million deal to read a book by 2003.

President Clinton signed a $10 million deal to write a book

Summary

This quote utilizes irony to highlight the contrasting roles and personalities of former presidents Clinton and Bush. While Clinton signed a deal to write a book, emphasizing his active involvement in the literary world, the humorous twist points out that Bush "signed" a deal to simply read a book, suggesting his less intellectual reputation. The quote aims to amuse and draw attention to the distinctive characteristics of the two leaders.

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