I improve on misquotation.
Meaning of the quote
In this quote, Cary Grant is saying that he is able to make quotes better or more interesting than the original version. He likes to take quotes and change or add to them in a way that makes them more entertaining or memorable. Grant was known for his witty and clever way of speaking, so he would often put his own unique spin on famous sayings or quotes.
More quotes from Cary Grant
I think that making love is the best form of exercise.
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My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can.
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Divorce is a game played by lawyers.
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Do your job and demand your compensation – but in that order.
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My father used to say, ‘Let them see you and not the suit. That should be secondary.’
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We have our factory, which is called a stage. We make a product, we color it, we title it and we ship it out in cans.
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To succeed with the opposite sex, tell her you’re impotent. She can’t wait to disprove it.
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When people tell you how young you look, they are telling you how old you are.
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Ah, beware of snobbery; it is the unwelcome recognition of one’s own past failings.
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Insanity runs in my family. It practically gallops.
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I pretended to be somebody I wanted to be until finally I became that person. Or he became me.
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I improve on misquotation.
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Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant.
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