--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I'll come and make love to you at five…" description: "\"“I'll come and make love to you at five o'clock. If I'm late, start without me. Codeine...bourbon...\" (Tallulah Bankhead's last coherent words).”\" — De..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/933/denis-brian-232211_late_i-ll-come-and-make-love-to-you-at-five-o_3008197.jpg" --- # I'll come and make love to you at five o'clock. If I'm… ![“I'll come and make love to you at five o'clock. If I'm late, start without me. Codeine...bourbon..." (Tallulah Bankhead's last coherent words).” quote by Denis Brian](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/933/denis-brian-232211_late_i-ll-come-and-make-love-to-you-at-five-o_3008197.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/933/denis-brian-232211_late_i-ll-come-and-make-love-to-you-at-five-o_3008197.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/933/denis-brian-232211_late_i-ll-come-and-make-love-to-you-at-five-o_3008197.jpg) > ““I'll come and make love to you at five o'clock. If I'm late, start without me. Codeine...bourbon..." (Tallulah Bankhead's last coherent words).”” Denis Brian ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Urgent desire for love; if late, start without the partner; references to codeine and bourbon hint at escapism. **In simple terms:** Love can be impatient and self‑destructive. Key Takeaway Seek healthy connections. 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