You don't marry Mel Brooks, if you don't have a sense of humor. ~ Arthur Penn
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote suggests humor is a necessary trait for being with Mel Brooks.
- In plain terms
- To marry Mel Brooks, you need a sense of humor.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared humor is essential for relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is essential in a partner?
Another view
It generalizes requirements for a specific relationship.
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