President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and
saying the usual things at all those White House receptions. So, one evening
he decided to find out whether anyone was paying attention to what he was
saying. As each person came up to him with extended hand, he flashed that
big smile and said, “I murdered my grandmother this morning.” People would
automatically respond with comments such as “How lovely!” or “Just
continue with your great work.” Nobody was listening to what he was
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