Subject: Death (Page 21)

Waiting, are they? Waiting, are they? Well, let 'em wait!

(1738 – 1789) American farmer, businessman, writer, politician & patriot

Cut 'er loose, Doc!

(1861 – 1909) American painter, illustrator, sculptor & writer

On the plus side, death is one of the few things that can be done just as easily lying down.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

They say you shouldn’t say nothin’ about the dead unless it’s good; he’s dead… good!

(1894 – 1975) American comedian

I'm out of here, man. I'm gone. Keep me in your hearts.

(? – 2008) American convicted murder

Codeine… bourbon…

(1903 – 1968) movie actress

One last drink, please.

(1846 – 1911) American distiller

I just wish I had time for one more bowl of chili.

(1809 – 1868) American frontiersman & scout

Tenant Failed To Give Notice Before Dying

With the newspaper strike on, I wouldn't consider dying.

(1908 – 1989) American actress of film, television & theater

All right then, I'll say it: Dante makes me sick.

(1562 – 1635) Spanish playwright & poet

Firefly: Not that I care, but where is your husband?
Mrs. Teasdale: Why, he's dead.
Firefly: I'll bet he's just using that as an excuse.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

Take me home. I was born in the South and I wish to die and be buried in the South.

(1856 – 1915) African-American educator, author & political leader

Let us so live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

I didn’t attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying that I approved of it.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

Take away those pillows. I shall need them no more.

(1832 – 1898) English author, mathematician, logician & photographer

There are many who dare not kill themselves for fear of what the neighbors will say.

(1903 – 1974) English intellectual, literary critic & writer

Oblituaries

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

That is indeed very good. I shall have to repeat that on the Golden Floor!

(1859 – 1936) English classical scholar & poet

Either this man is dead or my watch has stopped.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

But how the devil do you think this could harm me?

(1713 – 1784) French philosopher, art critic & writer