“I only cite these annoyances to show you that it isn't necessary to have relatives in Kansas City in order to be unhappy.”
About This Quote
It appears that Groucho wrote the line (i.e., "...it isn't necessary to have relatives in Kansas City to be unhappy.") in a letter, dated January 18, 1951, to his friend Goodman Ace (i.e., radio actor and radio/television comedy writer and director).
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“Thanks for the potatoes. Would have thought you’d stuck a piece of butter in each one.…”
“Your producer, who you say idolizes me, is obviously a brilliant fellow.”
“An actor should always keep his mouth shut.”