Quote by Steven Wright

I wish the first word I ever said was the word quote, so right before I die I could say unquote.

I wish the first word I ever said was the word quote, so rig

Summary

This humorous quote suggests the desire to have one's life constantly scripted or narrated. By wishing that the first word spoken was "quote" and the last word "unquote," it implies a wish for full control over one's life story. It playfully implies a desire to determine one's own beginning and ending, suggesting a desire for a life filled with witty anecdotes and clever remarks.

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By Steven Wright

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