"I hate television. I hate it as much as peanuts. But I can't stop eating peanuts"
- Orson Welles
About this Quote
This quote likely ways that the speaker has a strong dislike or aversion to tv, perhaps due to its perceived unfavorable effects on society or culture. Nevertheless, in spite of this dislike, they can not resist the temptation to watch it, comparable to how they can not withstand the temptation to eat peanuts even though they might not enjoy them.
This quote is written / told by Orson Welles between May 6, 1915 and October 10, 1985. He was a famous Actor from USA.
The author also have 41 other quotes.
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