Subject: Marriage (Page 14)

I was single for a long time, and I just got so sick of finishing my own sentences.

comedian

Marriage is not merely sharing the fettucini, but sharing the burden of finding the fettucini restaurant in the first place.

(1935 – ) columnist, journalist & novelist

I grew up in a very large family in a very small house; I never slept alone until after I was married.

(1946 – 1994) writer & humorist

To my darling wife – roses are red, violets are blue, Valentines Day is consumerist rubbish, don’t you have some ironing to do?

(1988 – ) English comedian, television presenter & actor

Our marriage vows: till death do us part, for better for worse, in secrets and in health.

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

I had to go by the drug store to get some marital aids: breath mints for you and Wild Turkey for me!

(1946 – ) American actor

Wives are people who feel they don't dance enough.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

I don't think I'll get married again; every five years or so, I'll just find a woman I don't like and give her a house.

(1946 – 1994) writer & humorist

Marriage is a bribe to make a housekeeper think she’s a householder.

(1897 – 1975) American author & playwright

Marriage is a wonderful institution, but who would want to live in an institution.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

Our dog died from licking our wedding picture.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress

Marrying for love may be a bit risky, but it is so honest that God can't help but smile on it.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

I believe in the institution of marriage and I intend to keep trying until I get it right.

(1940 – 2005) comedian & movie actor

One man's folly is another man's wife.

(1876 – 1950) journalist & humorist

Holy deadlock.

(1890 – 1971) English humorist, novelist & playwright

Husband: A man who lost his liberty in the pursuit of happiness.

Lay off Vanessa. She gives great headache. … I can’t believe it. Married five years. Seems like yesterday! [sighs] And you know what a lousy day yesterday was.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

Now, it’s true I married my wife for her looks… but not the ones she's been givin’ me lately.

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality

If it weren't for marriage, men would spend their lives thinking they had no faults at all.

The first time you go out after your wife’s birthday, you will see the gift you gave her marked down fifty percent.
Corollary: If she’s with you, she’ll assume you chose it because it was cheap.

Bachelors have consciences, married men have wives.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist