"My Aunt Minnie would always be punctual and never hold up production, but who would pay to see my Aunt Minnie?"
- Billy Wilder
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This quote by Billy Wilder is a funny way of expressing the idea that punctuality and efficiency are very important qualities, but they don't always make someone interesting or entertaining. Wilder is implying that while his Aunt Minnie was reputable and reputable, she was not particularly amazing or entertaining. He is suggesting that nobody would pay to see her, as they would for a performer or entertainer. This quote is a pointer that while being prompt and effective are very important qualities, they are inadequate to make someone fascinating or entertaining. It is also a suggestion that we must strive to be intriguing and amusing in addition to being dependable and reputable.
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