Quote by Robert Benchley
It took me fifteen years to discover I had no talent for writing,

It took me fifteen years to discover I had no talent for writing, but I couldnt give it up because by that time I was too famous. – Robert Benchley

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I have tried to know absolutely nothing about a great many things, and I have succeeded fairly well. – Robert Benchley

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Nobody wants to end up super rich and famous – but divorced. Im always clear on that and try to stay on the right side of the line. – Bear Grylls

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