Millar, Margaret -- The Weak-Eyed Bat (1942)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

As a matter of fact, have you never noticed that most conversations are simply monologues delivered in the presence of a witness?

Margaret Millar (1915-1994) American-Canadian mystery and suspense writer
The Weak-Eyed Bat (1942)
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Often misattributed to Mark Twain, usually as "Most conversations are simply monologues delivered in the presence of witnesses."

More information on this quote's origins: Most Conversations Are Simply Monologues Delivered in the Presence of a Witness – Quote Investigator®

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Millar, Margaret -- The Weak-Eyed Bat (1942)