My sister, Judy, has always said that she would like to lie in state, propped up in her coffin with her eyes blared wide open, face fixed in a big grin, and have a taped greeting for all her mourners. Something real upbeat and, well, live-sounding, like: 'He-e-e-ey! Cuteshoestellyomamahi!

Jill Conner Browne
About This Quote

Sarcasm is hard to decipher, and it is often hard to tell if the person saying something is trying to be funny or really wants to make a statement. In this quote, the speaker uses sarcasm and humor to make a serious point: if you don’t like what someone says, take a moment and think about what they are really saying. Try to figure out if there is some underlying meaning that you are missing.

Source: The Sweet Potato Queens Book Of Love

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