Subject: Situations (Page 24)

When a man tells me he’s going to put all his cards on the table, I always look up his sleeve.

(1893 – 1957) British politician

Brexit is a terrible name… sounds like cereal you eat when you are constipated.

(1978 – ) English stand-up comedian & actress

To make an enemy, do someone a favor.

My VCR flashes 01:35, 01:35, 01:35, …

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

It is easier to stay out than get out.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

I once went to one of those parties where everyone throws their car keys into the middle of the room; I don’t know who got my moped but I’ve been driving that Peugeot for years.

(1953 – 2016) British comedian, actress, singer & screenwriter

A pat on the back, though only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, is miles ahead in results.

(1898 – 1971) American humorist

Sometimes I need what only you can provide — your absence.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

I went to convent in New York and was fired finally for my insistence that the Immaculate Conception was spontaneous combustion.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

Before you try to keep up with the Joneses, be sure they're not trying to keep up with you.

(1927 – 1996) columnist & humorist

My love life is like a fairy tale – it's grim.

(1961 – ) American stand-up comedian

Never under any circumstances take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

If I didn’t wake up, I’d still be sleeping.

(1925 – 2015) baseball player, coach & manager

Always yield to temptation, because it may not pass your way again.

When you pass the buck, don't ask for change.

David Gerrold (1944 – ) science fiction author

I was walking down the street, something caught my eye – and dragged it fifteen feet.

(1956 – ) American comedian

No gold-digging for me… I take diamonds!

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

I put tape on the mirrors in my house, so that I won’t accidentally walk through another dimension.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

It's an ill will that blows when you leave the hairdresser.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress

I remember when Grandpa’s memories started to go; it was the day I caught him urinating with the door open… which is not a huge deal, but it’s annoying when I’m trying to drive.

Canadian comedian & actor

If I had a dime for every time a homeless guy asked me for change, I’d still say no.

American comedian