Judge: You are extremely offensive, young man! Smith: As a matter of fact we both are; and the only difference between us is that I am trying to be, and you can't help it. (F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead)

Judge: You are extremely offensive, young man! Smith: As a matter of fact we both are; and the only difference between us is that I am trying to be, and you can't help it.

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead

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