Subject: Communication (Page 59)

I ran a sculpting studio, until it went bust.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer
Communication Wordplay

I have opinions of my own – strong opinions – but I don’t always agree with them.

(1924 – 2018) 41st U.S. president
Communication Misspokements Opinion Speech

Journalism is literature in a hurry.

(1822 – 1888) English writer
Communication Reading/Writing

If love is the answer, could you rephrase the question?

(1939 – ) comedian, actress, writer & producer
Communication Emotions Love Speech

Hello!… we heard you at the door, but just thought you were part of the bad weather.

(1886 – 1969) American journalist & humorist
Communication People

Never use a big word when a little filthy one will do.

(1925 – 2005) television host
Communication

No one ever committed suicide while reading a good book, but many have tried while trying to write one.

(1972 – ) Irish stand-up comedian, voice over artist & actor
Books Communication Death Reading/Writing

Politeness: The most acceptable hypocrisy.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
Characteristics Communication Definitions Language

Authors with a mortgage never get writer’s block.

(1948 – ) English novelist
Communication Reading/Writing

The man who doesn’t read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
Books Communication Reading/Writing

I hope God speaks English; if I get up to heaven and have to point at a menu, I'm gonna be pissed.

(1975 – ) American stand-up comedian & television host
Beliefs Communication Eating God Language

I like terra firma; the more firma, the less terra.

(1889 – 1961) Am. playwright, theater director & producer & humorist
Communication Language

It's high time the press finally got one thing right about me.

(1954 – ) American professional tennis player
Appearance Body Communication

Watch out for irregular verbs which has cropped up into our language.

Communication Language Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing

I had the right to remain silent, but I had lost the ability to.

(1956 – ) American stand-up comedian
Alcohol Speech

If you had a million Shakespeares, could they write like a monkey?


Communication Reading/Writing

Colin had his neck brace fitted years ago and since then he’s never looked back.


Communication Things Wordplay

Barber: A brilliant conversationalist who cuts hair for a sideline.

Conversation Definitions Occupations

As Doris Day used to sing Que Seroo Seroo.

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

The best way to inspire fresh thoughts is to seal the letter.


Communication Ideas Intelligence Murphy’s Laws

Apex: A gorilla’s old girlfriend.

Definitions Wordplay