Subject: Insults (Page 38)

He would stab his best friend for the sake of writing an epigram on his tombstone.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

A fungus of pendulous shape.

(1848 – 1892) daughter of Henry James

She has been kissed as often as a police-court Bible, and by much the same class of people.

(1913 – 1995) Canadian novelist, playwright, critic, journalist & professor

An empty cab drove up and Sarah Bernhardt got out.

(1886 – 1969) American journalist & humorist

An idiot child screaming in a hospital.

(1866 – 1946) English author

They're just jealous because they don't have three wise men and a virgin in the whole organization.

(1941 – ) Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island

Walter Mondale has all the charisma of:a speed bump.

(1952 – ) American political satirist

His favorite exercise is climbing tall people.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress

In her single person she managed to produce the effect of a majority.

(1873 – 1945) a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist

How would you like to feel the way she looks?

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

He's thin as piss on a hot rock.

(1908 – 1985) U.S. senator (Indiana)

I don’t suggest that her face has been lifted, but there’s a possibility that her body has been lowered.

(1939 – ) Australian author, critic, broadcaster, poet & memoirist

The French are sawed-off sissies who eat snails and slugs and cheese that smells like people's feet.

(1947 – ) author, humorist & satirist

A composer for one right hand.

(1813 – 1883) German composer, conductor, theatre director & essayist

If I found her floating in my pool, I'd punish my dog.

(1935 – 2014) American comedian, television personality, writer & director

He couldn't see a belt without hitting below it.

(1864 –1945) Anglo-Scottish socialite, author & wit

He has committed every crime that does not require courage.

(1804 – 1881) British prime minister, politician & author

He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire.

(1874 – 1965) British prime minister, politician, statesman & orator

Winston has devoted the best years of his life to preparing his impromptu speeches.

(1872 – 1930) British statesman, politician & lawyer

If a swamp alligator could talk, it would sound like Tennessee Williams.

(1938 – ) film critic & former television co-host

A great actress, from the waist down.

(1848 – 1935) English actress