Many a standing ovation has been caused by someone jumping to his feet in an effort to beat the rest of the audience to the parking lot. (Edmund Wilson)

Many a standing ovation has been caused by someone jumping to his feet in an effort to beat the rest of the audience to the parking lot.

Edmund Wilson

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