Subject: Things (Page 39)

People who have what they want are fond of telling people who haven't what they want that they really don't want it.

(1902 – 1971) American humorist & poet

To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk.

(1847 – 1931) American inventor, scientist & businessman

A bargain is something you can’t use at a price you can’t resist.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist

Three weeks ago, she learned how to drive; last week she learned how to aim it.

(1906 – 1998) English-born American comedian

After you've heard two eyewitness accounts of an automobile accident, you begin to worry about history.

(1953 – ) comedian & actor

The Yugo has come out with a very clever antitheft device… they made their name bigger.

(1950 – ) comedian & television host

I went to look for a used car and found my wife's dress in the back seat.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

Back in the day, Instagram just meant a really efficient drug dealer.

(1954 – ) English comedian writer

Nothing that I know can help you with your car… ever… unless you’re like: “Hey I’ve got a flat tire, does anyone here know a lot about the “Cosby Show”?’

(1982 – ) American comedian, actor, writer & producer

Don't let a man put anything over on you except an umbrella.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol

You might be a redneck if… you have the electronic singing fish in more than three rooms in your house.

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality

A finished product is one that has already seen its better days.

(1912 – 2010) Canadian-born American radio & television personality & humorist

I saw a sheet lying on the floor… it must have been a ghost that had passed out.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

1. If you can get to the faulty part, you won't have the tool to get it off. 2. If you can get the part off, the parts house will have it back ordered. 3. If it's in stock, it didn't need replacing in the first place.

Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope.

(1937 – ) comedian & television actor

Baseball is the only thing beside the paper clip that hasn't changed.

(1914 – 1986) American baseball team owner & promoter

I've searched all the parks in all the cities and found no statues of committees.

(1874 – 1936) English author & mystery novelist

Don’t sweat the petty things and don’t pet the sweaty things.

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author

Well, if I called the wrong number, why did you answer the phone?

(1894 – 1961) author, cartoonist & humorist

Why is Cloud 9 so amazing? What is wrong with Cloud 8?

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

Cottonballs are an example of something I’d want to buy, but not have as a nickname.

(1973 – ) American comedian