Subject: Places (Page 36)

Zoo: A place devised for animals to study the habits of human beings.

(1863 – 1935) British-born American writer, artist & illustrator

I'd rather be a lamppost in Denver than the mayor of Philadelphia.

American professional boxer

You could go out at four in the morning, after a nuclear bomb destroys the entire eastern seaboard, and the Triborough Bridge would be jammed.

(1960 – ) American comedian

America better beware of a candidate who is willing to stretch reality in order to win points.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

It is not a fragrant world.

(1888 – 1959) detective novelist & screenwriter

If one could only teach the English how to talk, and the Irish how to listen, society here would be quite civilized.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

The only 'ism' Hollywood believes in is plagiarism.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

The greatest man who ever came out of Plymouth Corner, Vermont.

(1857 – 1938) American lawyer

The income tax has made more liars out of the American people than golf has.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

You might be a redneck if… the biggest city you have ever been to is Wal-Mart.

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality

What the world really needs is more love and less paperwork.

(1918 – 1990) American actress & singer

A government survey reveals the prime minister is doing the work of two men… Laurel and Hardy.

(1930 – 2016) Scottish stand-up comedian, actor, writer & broadcaster

I've searched all the parks in all the cities and found no statues of committees.

(1874 – 1936) English author & mystery novelist

I call our bathroom 'The Vault' because the door's always locked and whatever goes on in there costs a shitload of money.

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality

In the United States today, we have more than our share of the nattering nabobs of negativism.

(1918 – 1996) U.S. vice president & politician

It is so flat, you can stand on a milk crate and watch your dog run away for three days.

It is never difficult to distinguish between a Scotsman with a grievance and ray of sunshine.

(1881 – 1975) English writer & humorist

I don’t know why I should have to learn Algebra… I’m never likely to go there.

(1942 – ) Scottish comedian, musician & actor

To have not shot his friend in the face would have sent a message to the quail that America is weak.

(1962 – ) American political satirist, writer, television host & comedian

I am certain there is too much certainty in the world.

(1942 – 2008) American author, producer, director & screenwriter

Never criticize Americans… they have the best taste that money can buy.

(1941 – 2008) British journalist, musician &broadcaster