Sunday, December 23, 2018

 

The Worst Insult

Ian Fleming (1908-1964), From Russia With Love, Chapter 20 (conversation between Tatiana Romanova and James Bond):
'You are very handsome,' she said. She searched for a comparison that would give him pleasure. 'You are like an American film star.'

She was startled by his reaction. 'For God's sake! That's the worst insult you can pay a man!'



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