Subject: Activities (Page 16)

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

professional hockey player

Karate is a form of martial arts in which people who have had years and years of training can, using only their hands and feet, make some of the worst movies in the history of the world.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

The slowest checker is always at the quick-check-out lane.

It (housework) expands to fill the time available plus half an hour: so obviously it is never finished.

I come from Calcutta: in the UK you drive on the left of the road, in Calcutta we drive on what is left of the road.

Indian comedian

I regard golf as an expensive way of playing marbles.

(1874 – 1936) English author & mystery novelist

When in doubt, take the trick.

Somebody once said that laughter is the best medicine, and that was clearly written by a man that never tried Vicodin.

(1959 – ) American comedian, comedy writer, actor & author

I smoke like a 5-alarm fire.

(1884 – 1933) American saloon keeper, actress & entrepreneur

The best tip for insomnia for me is not trying to sleep.

(1947 – ) comedian & actor

He who hesitates is not only lost, but several miles from the next freeway exit.

I was playing chess with my friend and he said ‘Let’s make this more interesting’ … so we stopped playing chess.

(1980 – ) British comedian

I joined Gamblers Anonymous; they gave me 2 to 1 I wouldn't make it!

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

When you need towns, they are very far apart.

I like being married for two reasons: 1) I got really tired of dating, and 2) I got really tired of exercising.

(1959 – ) American stand-up comedian

Sleep is death without the responsibility.

(1950 – ) writer & humorist

My friend has difficulty sleeping, but I can do it with my eyes closed.

Jewish-American stand-up comedian & writer

My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance.

Hosting the Oscars is much like making love to a woman… it's something I only get to do when Billy Crystal is out of town.

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

A man who goes into a supermarket for a few items would rather walk around balancing them than put them in one of those little baskets.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

The Spanish manager is pulling his captain off!

(1926 – ) English sports commentator