Quote by Steven Wright

I went down to the store and bought some blank cassette tapes.When I got home I put one in my cassette deck and turned it upfull blast. I was walking around my house when I heard a knockon my door. It was my neighbor complaining about thenoise... He's a mime.

I went down to the store and bought some blank cassette tape

Summary

This humorous quote highlights the irony of an encounter with a neighbor who is a mime, someone who relies on silent communication and gestures, complaining about the noise made by playing a cassette tape at full volume. The quote pokes fun at the unexpected and absurd nature of the situation, showcasing the clash between the mime's silent lifestyle and the protagonist's loud behavior.

By Steven Wright

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