Quote#Wisdom
You can bother me to autograph anything you want. When you quit…
Quote byBabe Ruth · 1895–1948
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Speaking to autograph seeker, as quoted in "'Never Happier in My Life' Ruth Tells Grantland Rice...".
English (original)
You can bother me to autograph anything you want. When you quit bothering me to sign autographs, then I'll know I'm through. Slip me the old apple and a pen. And tell 'em to keep on bothering me.
— Babe Ruth
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