Subject: Appearance (Page 39)

I eat like a vulture… unfortunately the resemblance doesn't end there.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

Some women hold up dresses that are so ugly and they always say the same thing: ‘This looks much better on.’… On what?… On fire?

(1954 – ) American actress & comedian

Natural Bust Enlargement with Total Mind Power

I'm so physically deficient that the act of sleep injures me.

(1978 – ) American comic writer

If you retain nothing else, always remember the most important rule of beauty, which is: who cares?

(1970 – ) American actress, comedian, writer & producer

Tattoo: Permanent proof of temporary insanity.

A gentleman never strikes a lady with his hat on.

(1894 – 1956) American radio comedian

Wrinkles: Something other people have… you have character lines.

Every time I see you naked I feel bad for your wife.

Czech hockey player

Seamstress: 250 pounds in a size 6.

This is day 14 of my head held hostage by this god awful haircut.

(1966 – ) American stand-up comedian & actor

Hat: Something the average man covers his head with, the beggar passes around, the statesman throws into the ring, and the politician talks through.

I sometimes close my eyes during a show because I have drawn a picture of an audience enjoying the show more on the back of my eyelids.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

Reducing: Wishful shrinking.

I base most of my fashion sense on whether or not it itches.

(1946 – 1989) comedian & actress

Competence, like truth, beauty and contact lenses, is in the eye of the beholder.

(1919 – 1990) educator & writer

The problem with women in an orchestra is that if they’re attractive it will upset my players and if they’re not it will upset me.

(1879 – 1961) English conductor

If your body is 90 per cent water why have you got to drink water all the time? Why can’t you just have some crisps?

(1975 – ) English comedian, actor & writer

In his prime, Joe Bugner had the physique of a Greek statue, but he had fewer moves.

(1934 – ) Scottish sports writer

I went to a freak show and they let me in for nothing.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

After forty a woman has to choose between losing her figure or her face; my advice is to keep your face, and stay sitting down.

(1901 – 2000) English author