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“A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths.” quote by Steven Wright
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“A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths.”

Steven Wright

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker jokes that they fear width (breadth) more than height, playing with absurd logic.

In simple terms: Humorously fear expansiveness over height.

Key Takeaway

Embrace absurdity.

Themes

humor absurdity perspective

Mood

playful quirky

Type

comedic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • stand‑up
  • writing
  • creative thinking

Key Concepts

width vs height comedic logic

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “width” symbolize?
  • How does absurd humor shift view?
A Different Perspective

Joke may confuse some.

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