I happen to think singing is hilarious, especially when it pops out at the wrong time.

Steve Bartman was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Truth, at the wrong time, can be dangerous.

I don't know,' he said irritably. 'Is it meant to improve you?'

She swiveled toward him, eyes wide with shock.

'Because nothing could,' he added.
Her mouth dropped in astonishment. Blotchy scarlet rushed her complexion. One would have thought he'd shot her.

Oh dear God!

He realized belatedly how wrong it had sounded.

'No! God... that is to say.. nothing is necessary to improve you. Nothing could possibly make you better... than you already are.

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

But you can try to read books at the wrong time or for the wrong reasons.