Subject: People (Page 122)

I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.

(1951 – ) U.S. senator (Minnesota), political commentator, comedian & writer

In any group of eagles, you will find some turkeys.

It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

(1863 – 1941) U.S. senator (California) & U.S. Secretary of the Treasury

There is only one fruitcake in the entire world, and people keep sending it to each other.

(1925 – 2005) television host

Every crowd has a silver lining.

(1810 – 1891) American politician, showman & businessman

Wolf: A fellow who wants his hands on a girl, but doesn’t want a girl on his hands.

Love your enemies; it makes them so damned mad.

(1909 – 1986) American screenwriter, children's author & illustrator

There’s only one thing I can’t do that white people can do, and that’s play pranks at international airports.

British-Asian comedian

You would think with all the money she saves on food she could buy a dress.

(1967 – ) American stand-up comedian & actor

You might be a redneck if… your during your senior year you and your mother had homeroom together.

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality

Sewing Circle: A group of women who needle each other.

Associate with well-mannered persons and your manners will improve; run with decent folk and your own decent instincts will be strengthened; keep the company of bums and you will become a bum; hang around with rich people and you will end by picking up the check and dying broke.

I really like a lot of the stuff they did; it's just, sometimes, their fans get on my nerves.

comedian

I don't hire anybody not brighter than I am; if they're not brighter than I am, I don't need them.

1913 – 1983) American college football coach

Patriotism is the conviction that your country is superior to all others because you were born in it.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist

It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.

(1809 – 1865) 16th U.S. president

Sex between a man and a woman can be absolutely wonderful; provided you get between the right man and the right woman.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

You might be a redneck if… the FBI surrounded your trailer park twice so far this year.

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality

Always remember that you are absolutely unique, just like everyone else.

Sometimes I’m so sweet even I can’t stand it.

(1935 – ) British actress, singer & author

A gentleman never strikes a lady with his hat on.

(1894 – 1956) American radio comedian