Ask Holly: How can I ensure my retorts are always witty in future?

Dear Holly, The other day I got involved in an exchange of  words with a taxi driver and only later did I think of something funny  to say, but by then it was too late. I realise now I should have shouted, ‘hey, you talkin to me? you talkin to me? Then who the hell else are you talkin to? Well I’m the only one here. Who the fuck do you think you are taking to?’ Thus using a shared cultural reference to imply the cab driver is a socially inept homicidal maniac. I’m disappointed in myself. How can I ensure my retorts are always witty in future?

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