Quote by W. C. Fields

I once spent a year in Philadelphia, I think it was on a Sunday.

I once spent a year in Philadelphia, I think it was on a Sun

Summary

This humorous quote suggests that the speaker had such a dull and uneventful time in Philadelphia that it felt like an entire year spent in the city, even though it was probably just a single day. The quote highlights the speaker's dissatisfaction or boredom with their experience, emphasizing the lack of excitement or memorable events during their time in Philadelphia.

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By W. C. Fields

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