"I have a lifetime appointment and I intend to serve it. I expect to die at 110, shot by a jealous husband"

Thurgood Marshall was an American civil rights legal representative and the very first African American to serve on the Supreme Court. In this quote, he is describing his appointment to the Supreme Court, which is a life time visit. He is revealing his commitment to serve on the court for as long as he can, even to the point of expecting to pass away at the age of 110. The amusing part of the quote is that he anticipates to be shot by a jealous other half, which implies that he expects to still be active and participated in life at the age of 110. This quote speaks to Marshall's devotion to his work and his commitment to serve on the Supreme Court for as long as possible. It also talks to his sense of humor and his ability to find humor in even the most severe of circumstances.