Subject: Communication

We should go metric every inch of the way.

Assassination is the extreme form of censorship.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist

The baby wakes up in the wee wee hours of the morning.

Farmer: A man who is outstanding in his field.

1. Never use one word when a dozen will suffice.
2. If it can be understood, it's not finished yet.
3. Never be the first to do anything.

History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.

(1874 – 1965) British prime minister, politician, statesman & orator

Don't use commas, which aren't necessary.

The only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them.

Manuscript: something submitted in haste and returned at leisure.

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

Tissue: Your daily nosepaper.

If Lincoln were alive today, he’d roll over in his grave.

(1913 – 2006) 36th U.S. president

You know, you haven't stopped talking since I came here? You must have been vaccinated with a phonograph needle.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

Vagina?… that sounds like something you call in sick with.

American comedian & television host

Abstinence makes the heart go wander.

My New Year’s Resolution for 2010? … I will be less laz

(1966 – ) American stand-up comedian & actor

The telephone is a good way to talk to people without having to offer them a drink.

(1950 – ) writer & humorist

If you can wave a fan, and you can wave a club, can you wave a fan club?


They inculcate the morals of a whore and the manners of a dancing master.

(1709 – 1784) English author, essayist, critic, editor & lexicographer

He is a man of his most recent word.

(1925 – 2008) American conservative author, commentator & television host

Fame loses a little of its cache when you have to tell people that you have it.

(1975 – ) English comedian, actor & writer

The speaker with the most monotonous voice speaks after the big meal.