They disallowed this and disallowed that, and now I can’t even get my head above water!
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that Bud Abbott felt overwhelmed and had a hard time keeping up with all the rules and restrictions placed on him. He felt like he was drowning in obligations and couldn't catch a break or find any relief. The quote expresses his frustration with the many things he was not allowed to do, which made it very difficult for him to manage his life and get ahead.
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