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If your husband has difficulty getting to sleep, the words ‘we need to talk about our relationship’ may help.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

I went to buy some condoms today, and I said to the pharmacist, 'Excuse me, I need some condoms;' and he said, 'Just a minute,' and I said, 'Oh, that's my brand.'

American comedian & actor

The game [of poker] exemplifies the worst aspects of capitalism that have made our country so great.

(1920 – 2000) American actor

Best way to get rid of kitchen odors: eat out.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress

I am pushing sixty… that is enough exercise for me.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

There is only one thing for a man to do who is married to a woman who enjoys spending money, and that is to enjoy earning it.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor

The first rule of intelligent tinkering is to save all the parts.

No matter which direction you start it’s always against the wind coming back.

This is the second most exciting indoor sport, and the other one shouldn't have spectators.

American sports executive

When the plane you are on is late, the plane you want to transfer to is on time.

People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one.


We have only one person to blame, and that’s each other.

professional hockey player

For sincere advice and the correct time, call any number at random at 3:00 a.m.

(1945 – ) comedian, actor, writer, playwright & musician

The odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with ONLY a loaf of bread are three billion to one.

(1927 – 1996) columnist & humorist

Customs is punishment for those who travel.

(1969 – ) American comedian & actor

I used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass.

(1953 – ) American singer, songwriter, actor, author & radio personality

A truly reckless driver is one who passes you when you are already exceeding the speed limit.

Bargain: Something you can’t use, at a price you can’t resist.

Scrabble was invented by Nazis to piss off kids with dyslexia.

(1962 – ) English stand-up comedian & actor

I'm often asked why I travel around the country talking politics: Is it for humanitarian reasons, community spirit, or is it for the money, the limousines or the girls? … The answers are: no, no, yes yes yes!

(1927 – 1997) Am. comedian & satirist notable for mock presidential campaign

I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they’ve always worked for me.

(1937 – 2005) journalist & author