I’ve never told you the story of Alice in Wonderland, have I?

Meaning of the quote

This quote is referring to the famous story of Alice in Wonderland. The speaker, American actor Edgar Bergen, is asking if they have ever told the listener the story of Alice and her adventures in the magical world of Wonderland. The quote suggests that the speaker is about to share this classic tale with the listener, hinting that it's a story they have not heard before.

About Edgar Bergen

Edgar Bergen was a renowned American ventriloquist, comedian, and radio performer. He is best known for his iconic characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd, and is considered the quintessential ventriloquist of the 20th century. He was also the father of actress Candice Bergen.

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I’ve never told you the story of Alice in Wonderland, have I?

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Hey kid, do you want to come and talk to Charlie?

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I was asking Charlie the most important questions, and you heard the answers.

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But Charlie, Charlie, how can we ever really know anything? Charlie, what or who is God?

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