P.L. ReiterJust when you think you're in the cat-bird's seat, the Angel of Death calls "dibs" on shotgun.
About This Quote
Just when you think you’re in the catbird seat, the Angel of Death calls “dibs” on shotgun. This quote is an expression of resignation, not optimism. The phrase derives from a song by Merle Haggard, in which the singer laments that no matter how good he is feeling, death will come calling at any moment. This quote has also been adopted into the expression “catbird seat.”
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