I have always paid income tax. I object only when it reaches a stage...

Who said "I have always paid income tax. I object only when it reaches a stage... "?

"I have always paid income tax. I object only when it reaches a stage... " is one of a famous quotes by Noel Coward. Complete quote is as follows;
"I have always paid income tax. I object only when it reaches a stage when I am threatened with having nothing left for my old age - which is due to start next Tuesday or Wednesday."

What is "I have always paid income tax. I object only when it reaches a stage... "?

"I have always paid income tax. I object only when it reaches a stage when I am threatened with having nothing left for my old age - which is due to start next Tuesday or Wednesday." This is a quote by Noel Coward which is about . He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

• Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.

What does "I have always paid income tax. I object only when it reaches a stage... " mean?

This quote is primarily about age although it also includes other themes like . It is attributed to Noel Coward. Complete quote is as follows;
"I have always paid income tax. I object only when it reaches a stage when I am threatened with having nothing left for my old age - which is due to start next Tuesday or Wednesday."