I must admit I am nervous about getting Alzheimer's. Once it hits, I might tell my best joke and never know it.
Joan RiversRead
If you don't go to Broadway, you're a fool. On Broadway, off Broadway, above Broadway, below Broadway, go! Don't tell me there isn't something wonderful playing. If I'm home in New York at night, I'm either at a Broadway or an Off Broadway show. We're in the theater capital of the world, and if you don't get it, you're an idiot.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of experiencing live theater, particularly in New York City.
Joan Rivers passionately argues for the significance of attending theater performances in New York, asserting that to miss out on these shows is a foolish decision. She celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the Broadway scene, encouraging everyone to immerse themselves in the artistic culture that the city offers, conveying both love for theater and a sense of urgency to enjoy this unique experience.
In practice
During an interview about cultural experiences in New York City.
I must admit I am nervous about getting Alzheimer's. Once it hits, I might tell my best joke and never know it.
"I've learned what's funny verbally ain't so funny on e-mail: They don't hear your intonations. Melissa broke up with somebody over that. She tried to tell him: "That was a joke!" But he just didn't get it. Mick Jagger said, "F- 'em if they don't get the joke." And I love him. That comes with age: Knowing it's their problem, not mine."
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