To her British lover about to climb in bed with 80-something Mae: She said that she hoped soon to be able to say what Paul Revere said - 'The British are coming'. This was the last one-liner Mae ever uttered on film.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A film joke implying her lover is arriving like British troops.
- In plain terms
- Her lover is coming like the British.
- What can you take from it?
- Use history for humor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you use history?
- Is timing key?
Another view
It depends on historical knowledge.
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