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Sometimes I'll start a sentence and I don't even know where it's going. I just hope I find it along the way.
— The Office (U.S.) ‧ 2005
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
It is Michael's whole management style described by himself, and it works as a joke because he sounds pleased about it. The line is quoted by anyone who talks themselves into a corner, from presentations to emails to interviews, as an excuse for rambling. The made-up word improversation helps it travel.
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In context
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In "The Duel" (season 5, episode 12, January 2009), Michael travels to New York to meet CFO David Wallace, nervous that he is in trouble. David actually wants to praise him and asks what the Scranton branch does right. Michael has no answer and rambles, then explains his approach in a talking head: he starts sentences without knowing where they are going and hopes to find the end. He calls this an "improversation". David is not convinced. Back in Scranton, Andy challenges Dwight to a duel over Angela.
Sources (2)
- The Office Wiki: The DuelSynopsisReference checked
- Wikiquote: The Office, season 5The Duel [5.12]Reference checked
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