Subject: People (Page 18)

When I meet a beautiful girl, the first thing I say is 'will you marry me? … the second thing I say is, 'how do you do?”

(1894 – 1967) English heir, New York socialite (married 13 times)

Only adults have difficulty with child-proof bottles.

A pessimist is a man who thinks all women are bad; an optimist is a man who hopes they are.

(1834 – 1928) American attorney for Cornelius Vanderbilt

We always admire the intelligence of those who ask us for advice.

(1927 – ) American lawyer, activist & public official

You can tell he used to be a rancher; he squeezes Republicans like he's milking a cow.

(1903 – 2003) English-born American comedian & actor

The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.

(1952 – ) American columnist & author

I didn't know her well, but after watching her in action I didn't want to know her well.

(1905 – 1977) American actress

Boys are capital fellows in their own way, among their mates but they are unwholesome companions for grown people.

(1775 – 1834) English critic & essayist

A clown is like aspirin, only he works twice as fast.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

Only the mediocre are always at their best.

(1882 – 1944) French novelist, essayist, diplomat & playwright

The husband who decides to surprise his wife is often very much surprised himself.

(1694 – 1778) French author, humanist & satirist

Men will now get up and walk with the baby in the middle of the night, change its diapers, and give it a bottle, but in their heart of hearts they still think they shouldn’t have to.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

In Genesis it says that it is not good for a man to be alone… but sometimes it is a great relief.

(1882 – 1942) American actor

You know a man is a redneck when he calls sardines and spam Hors d'uvres.

(1926 – 1998) American country comedian

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

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

Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic.

1867 – 1931) English novelist

You might be a redneck if… you have a rag for a gas cap.

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality

The years that a woman subtracts from her age are not lost… they are added to the ages of other women.


(1499 – 1566) French noblewoman & prominent courtier

Definition of a Jewish nymphomaniac: A woman who will make love the same day she has her hair done.

(1946 – ) British actress, columnist & comedian

The sign said "eight items or less”… so I changed my name to Les.


You might be a redneck if… your down where you come from reruns of Hee Haw are called documentaries.

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality