Subject: Places (Page 7)

Ignorant people in preppy clothes are more dangerous to America than oil embargoes.

(1932 – ) Trinidad-born British writer

I’ve still got a lot to learn about Washington… Thursday, I accidentally spent some of my own money.

U.S. Senator (1942 – 2015) U.S. senator (Tennessee) & actor

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

If you think the world is against you – it doesn't necessarily mean that it isn't.

The English instinctively admire any man who has no talent and is modest about it.

(1877 – 1947) British diarist & critic

In America any boy may become President and I suppose it's just one of the risks he takes.

(1900 – 1965) diplomat & Democratic politician

Miami Beach is where neon goes to die.

(1923 – 1966) stand-up comedian, writer, social critic & satirist

If I had my way, any man guilty of golf would be ineligible for any office of trust in the United States.

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

Long experience has taught me that in England nobody goes to the theater unless he or she has bronchitis.

(1877 – 1947) British diarist & critic

There are three golden rules for parliamentary speakers: “Stand up. Speak up. Shut up.”

(1855 – 1949) British politician

Boy what a hotel that was, why they stole my towel!

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

The English think incompetence is the same thing as sincerity.

(1908 – 1999) English writer

I knew these Siamese twins; they moved to England, so the other one could drive.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

In Hollywood a marriage is a success if it outlasts milk.

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

You couldn't be a racist and live in L.A.; you'd be exhausted.

(1973 – ) American stand-up comedian

Summer camp is where the parents spend a thousand dollars so their daughter can learn to make a fifty-cent potholder.

I have a map of the United States… actual size.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

America is still a land of promise, especially during a political campaign.

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine

The time to enjoy a European tour is about three weeks after you unpack.

(1672 – 1719) English essasyist, poet & politician

You might be a redneck if… you’re banned from the Memphis Zoo because you disturb the monkeys.

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality

Isn't it nice that people who prefer Los Angeles to San Francisco live there?

(1916 – 1997) newspaper journalist