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I am an expert of electricity. My father occupied the chair of applied electricity at the state prison
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"I am an expert of electricity. My father occupied the chair of applied electricity at the state prison"

- W. C. Fields

About this Quote

This quote is typical of the wit and wit of W. C. Fields, a popular American comic and also actor that lived from 1880 to 1946. In this quote, Area is joking that he is a specialist in electrical energy due to the fact that his daddy was a professor of electrical design at the state jail.

The underlying wit in the quote is that Fields is making a link in between his papa's know-how in electrical power and also his likely negotiations with electric chairs-- which were frequently used for death sentence in the United States in the early 20th century.

Along with being a comic as well as actor, Fields was likewise an author, screenwriter, and also juggler. He was understood for his deadpan delivery as well as sarcastic wit, which frequently satirized social conventions and authority figures.

Throughout his occupation, Fields appeared in many films, consisting of "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man," "The Bank Dick," and "My Little Chickadee." He was likewise a prominent radio individuality in the 1930s and 1940s.

Today, W. C. Fields is remembered as one of the greatest comedians in American background, understood for his sharp wit as well as irreverent humor.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by W. C. Fields between January 29, 1880 and December 25, 1946. He/she was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 51 other quotes.

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