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David Niven Quotes: Tell me that I misunderstood a joke, but don't tell me that my choice of cravat is wrong.
         

Tell me that I misunderstood a joke, but don't tell me that my choice of cravat is wrong.


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This page presents the quote "Tell me that I misunderstood a joke, but don't tell me that my choice of cravat is wrong.". Author of this quote is David Niven. This quote is about choices, misunderstood, jokes,.