Anybody who’s been married to a man for forty odd years knows he’s all talk.

Meaning of the quote

This quote suggests that after being married to someone for a long time, you realize that they often say a lot of things but don't always follow through on their words. The person who said this was implying that men, in particular, tend to talk big but don't always back up what they say with action.

About Michael Parkinson

Sir Michael Parkinson was a renowned English television presenter, broadcaster, journalist, and author. He hosted the popular talk show ‘Parkinson’ from 1971 to 1982 and again from 1998 to 2007, and was described as the ‘great British talkshow host’ by The Guardian.

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