"The only time I ever enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin in the steam iron"
- Phyllis Diller
About this Quote
This quote by Phyllis Diller is a funny take on the ordinary job of ironing. It implies that ironing is a job that is not delightful, however that the speaker had a special experience that made it delightful. The speaker suggests that they unintentionally put gin in the heavy steam iron, which made the job of ironing much more satisfying. This could be interpreted as an allegory for exactly how adding something distinct to an ordinary job can make it a lot more delightful. It can also be taken a reminder to discover joy in the small minutes of life, even in the most ordinary jobs. The quote is a humorous tip to discover joy in the tiny moments of life, and also to include something special to make the ordinary more enjoyable.
This quote is written / told by Phyllis Diller somewhere between July 17, 1917 and today. She was a famous Comedian from USA.
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