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“Callahan dried his big meaty hands on his apron and cleared his throat with a sound like a bulldozer in pain.” quote by Spider Robinson
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““Callahan dried his big meaty hands on his apron and cleared his throat with a sound like a bulldozer in pain.””

Spider Robinson

About This Quote

Source Novel: “Callahan's Place”, 1977

Describes a character's rough, painful clearing of throat as a vivid, humorous image.

In simple terms: A painful throat clearing is humorously described.

Key Takeaway

Use vivid detail to enhance storytelling.

Themes

humor description characterization

Mood

playful ironic

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • stand‑up comedy
  • narrative voice
  • character development

Key Concepts

sensory detail comic relief voice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can vivid detail improve your writing?
  • When is humor appropriate in serious scenes?
A Different Perspective

Humor may alienate some audiences.

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