Subject: Characteristics (Page 36)

I've been accused of vulgarity, and I say that's bullshit!

(1926 – ) film director, screenwriter, composer, comedian, actor & producer

He’d fight an anvil.

It takes a real talent to be able to apologize in a manner that makes the offended person feel guilty.

He is a self-made man and worships his creator.

(1811 – 1889) British statesman

A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin.

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

A gentleman never swears at his wife when ladies are present.

My wife, who tends to be overcautious, had the ultrasound last week, which, even the doctors say, is not necessary when you're adopting.

(1946 – ) American comedian, actor & voice actor

Sooner or later, I'll be punctual.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

Indecision may or may not be my problem.

(1946 – ) singer, songwriter, author & businessman

Smoking cures weight problems… eventually.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

The man who can smile when things go wrong has thought of someone he can blame it on.

He lies so bad he hires somebody to call his dogs.

She has the answer to everything and the solution to nothing.

(1906 – 1972) pianist, composer, author, comedian & actor

I ain’t got no respect for no religion where the head guy claims he can’t make no mistakes. Like he’s, waddya call, inflammable.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

Badness comes in waves.

He’s so mean, he’d bite himself.

At least you are not obnoxious like so many other people – you are obnoxious in a different and worse way!

I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb… and I also know that I’m not blonde.

(1946 – ) singer, songwriter, author & actress

Just cause you got the monkey off your back doesn't mean the circus has left town.

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author

Misery no longer loves company; nowadays it insists on it.

(1925 – ) columnist & journalist

Forgive your enemies… if you can’t get back at them any other way.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist