# Quote — Clive James, Falling Towards England

> It is almost better to be an impulse shirt-buyer than an impulse shoe-buyer. I have worn shirts that made people think I was a retired Mafia hit-man or a Yugoslavian sports convener from Split, but I have worn shoes that made people think I was insane.

- Author: [Clive James](https://www.leafyquotes.com/clive-james.md)
- Book: [Falling Towards England](https://www.leafyquotes.com/clive-james/falling-towards-england.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/clive-james/falling-towards-england/it-is-almost

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> My idea of a fine wine was one that merely stained your teeth without stripping the enamel.

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