Competition Quote by Robert Benchley

“In Milwaukee last month a man died laughing over one of his own jokes. That's what makes it so tough for us outsiders. We have to fight home competition.” quote by Robert Benchley — Download Open image

“In Milwaukee last month a man died laughing over one of his own jokes. That's what makes it so tough for us outsiders. We have to fight home competition.”

Robert Benchley

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