Subject: People (Page 126)

If Howard Cosell were a sport, he'd be roller derby.

(1909 – 1973) American sports journalist

Hermits have no peer pressure.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

Men marry because they are tired; women, because they are curious; both are disappointed.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

A man can be called ruthless if he bombs a country to oblivion; a woman can be called ruthless if she puts you on hold.

(1934 – ) American feminist, journalist, & social & political activist

The biggest difference between the psychiatrist and the patient is that the psychiatrist has learned how to live with it.

David Gerrold (1944 – ) science fiction author

What would bug a guy from the Taliban more than seeing a gay woman in a suit surrounded by Jews?

(1958 – ) comedian, actress & television host

Women are like cars: we all want a Ferrari, sometimes want a pickup truck, and end up with a station wagon.

(1953 – ) comedian & actor

A woman is an occasional pleasure but a cigar is always a smoke.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

The problem with the common person is that he is so unbearably common!

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

Adolescents: People who never seem to realize that one day they will be as dumb as their parents.

Eighty percent of all people consider themselves to be above average drivers.

Women… can’t live with ‘em… pass the beer nuts.

George Wendt (1948 – ) American actor

Men are animals and as such are entitled to human treatment and should not be trapped or shot or bred for food or fur.


When I was kidnapped my parents snapped into action… they rented out my room.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

When I answer the door the kids hand ME candy.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

My ancestors didn't come over on the Mayflower, but they were there to meet the boat.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

A hard man is good to find.

(1893 – 1980) actress, playwright, screenwriter & sex symbol

I had an unemployed dwarf do a bit of casual work for me; he asked to be paid under the table.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

The Irish people do not gladly suffer common sense.

(1878 – 1957) Irish poet, author, athlete & politician

Some people manage by the book, even though they don't know who wrote the book or even what book.

The quickest way to a man's heart is through his chest.

(1952 – ) comedian, actress & writer