James Thurber

"The sanity of the average banquet speaker lasts about two and a half months; at the end of that time he begins to mutter to himself, and calls out in his sleep."

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Source: James Thurber (1990). “Collecting Himself: James Thurber on Writing and Writers, Humor and Himself”

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James Thurber

James Thurber

Cartoonist, Author

James Thurber was an American cartoonist and writer known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary on human nature, particularly in works like 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.'

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