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About this quote

What does it mean?
A brief personal note indicating a decision to stop using certain types of language or jokes.
In plain terms
I am going to stop making jokes about bodily functions in public.
What can you take from it?
Self-imposed limits on public speech.

Where it applies

  • press conferences
  • personal letters

Putting it to work

  • adjust tone
  • respect audience

Questions to consider

  • Why change the tone?
  • What is appropriate speech?

Another view

Too short to determine the full context or reason.

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