Subject: Activities (Page 28)

Dancing with her was like moving a piano.

(1885 – 1933) columnist & writer

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

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

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

The faster the plane, the narrower the seats.

I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

(1950 – ) writer & humorist

Show me a man who lives alone and has a perpetually clean kitchen, and 8 times out of 9 I’ll show you a man with detestable spiritual qualities.

(1920 – 1994) German-born author & poet

The Cocktail Party: A device for paying off obligations to people you don’t want to invite to dinner.

(1916 – 1986) American minister & author

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

I love my Fed-Ex guy cause he's a drug dealer and he doesn't even know it…and he's always on time.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

What, I’m gonna work all year so I can go out and pretend I’m homeless?

Window Shopping: Eye browsing.

Scientists are trying to invent Viagra for women. It’s been along for years… it’s called cash.

(1962 – ) American comedian & actor

Atrophy: An award given to those who do not exercise.

I am the one in my family who does all the driving, because my husband never learnt to drive… in my opinion.

(1957 – ) British stand-up comedian

Bridge is a friendly game invented by two married couples who disliked each other.

Gardening: Man’s effort to improve his lot.

I was going to join the debating team, but somebody talked me out of it.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

I’d rather lose at pinochle than win at solitaire.

(1914 – 2011) American politician

When women are depressed they either eat or go shopping; men invade another country.

(1952 – ) comedian

You call this a party? The beer is warm, the women cold and I’m hot under the collar.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

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

(1947 – ) comedian & actor