I watched his interview with her, though. He asked her real difficult questions, like 'What would you say to Governor Bush?' 'What was her answer?' I wonder. 'Please,' Bush whimpers, his lips pursed in mock desperation, 'don't kill me.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recounts an interview where difficult questions were asked and adds a humorous or dramatic remark about fear.
- In plain terms
- He asked her hard questions and I imagine she said please do not kill me.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor or drama can accompany descriptions of difficult interviews.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you describe tense interviews?
- What is the role of humor in news?
Another view
The interpretation of the answer as a plea for life is likely hyperbolic or metaphorical.
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