I can't stand being late. I try to be professional. I try not to let people down. But people let me down. That's why I don't rely on anyone to call me. That's why I have clocks as well as people. I have to be able to call myself; it's the only way to be sure.
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"I can't stand being late. I try to be professional. I try not to let people down. But people let me down. That's why I don't rely on anyone to call me. That's why I have clocks as well as people. I have to be able to call myself; it's the only way to be sure." — Spike Milligan
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I can't stand being late. I try to be professional. I try not to let people down. But people let me down. That's why I don't rely on anyone to call me. That's why I have clocks as well as people. I have to be able to call myself; it's the only way to be sure. — Spike Milligan
About Spike Milligan
Spike Milligan was a Comedian from Ireland (1918–2002).
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Who said "I can't stand being late. I try to be professional. I try not to let people dow…"?
This quote is attributed to Spike Milligan, a Comedian from Ireland.
When did Spike Milligan live?
Spike Milligan lived from 1918 – 2002.