"One report said that since my time on the run I've had 2,500 girlfriends. I mean you got to realize, I've been on the run for more than 30 years, I have got to have had more than that!"
- Ronald Biggs
About this Quote
Ronald Biggs is making a joke about the exaggerated reports of his life on the run. He is suggesting that the reports of him having 2,500 sweethearts is an exaggeration, as it would be impossible for him to have that lots of in the 30 years he has been on the run. He is poking fun at the media for sensationalizing his story and making it appear more exciting than it in fact is. He is also making a point about the unreliability of media reports, as they frequently overemphasize the fact. His quote is an amusing method of pointing out the mistake of media reports.
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