Ben Aaronovitch Quotes

I was tempted to tell her it was because we were British and actually had a sense of humour, but I try not to be cruel to foreigners, especially when they're that strung out.

Ben Aaronovitch

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• I was tempted to tell her it was because we were British and actually had a sense of humour, but I try not to be cruel to foreigners, especially when they're that strung out.

  

  Ben Aaronovitch
  • British
  • Sense Of Humor
  • Foreigners