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I'm not hotfooting it after Jose, if that's what you think. Oh no. As far as I'm concerned he's the future president of nowhere.
— Holly Golightly · Breakfast at Tiffany's
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
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An editorial interpretation.
A breezy denial that she's chasing someone, followed by a put-down: he's the 'future president of nowhere'. That grand title for a place that doesn't exist mocks his prospects. It can also sound like someone protesting a little too much, which adds to the charm.
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