Subject: Death (Page 2)

It’s better to be tried by twelve men than to be carried by six.

Oblituaries

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

Why shouldn’t we air grievances at funerals?

(1970 –) American stand-up comedian

A funeral eulogy is a belated plea for the defense delivered after the evidence is all in.

(1876 – 1944) American author, humorist & columnist

Let’s face facts, shall we?… There is a very real possibility that this could also be the last day of the rest of your life.

(1939 – ) television newscaster

Pope John Paul didn't die… he pre-boarded.

(1964 – ) American comedian & actor

I did not know that we had ever quarreled.

(1817 – 1862) American author, poet, philosopher,, naturalist & historian

I have a lifetime appointment and I intend to serve it; I expect to die at 110, shot by a jealous husband.

(1908 – 1993) U.S. Supreme Court justice

I knew if I waited around long enough something like this would happen.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist

I don't want to own anything that won't fit into my coffin.

(1894 – 1956) American radio comedian

The best way to get praise is to die.

Tenant Failed To Give Notice Before Dying

I understand life isn’t fair, but why couldn’t it just once be unfair in my favor?

American comedian

It is impossible to experience one's death objectively and still carry a tune.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

I was married twice; my first wife died and my second one wouldn't.

(1955 – ) American comedian

Let no man's deathbed be a futon.

(1973 – ) American comedian

This is absurd! This is absurd!

(1856 – 1939) Austrian neurologist, father of psychoanalysis

This is on me.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

Death is nature's way of saying, "Your table's ready."

(1951 – 2014) comedian & actor

The Senate seems like the place where smart people go to die.

(1962 – ) American political satirist, writer, television host & comedian

It's a long time since I drank champagne.

(1860 – 1904) Russian short-story writer, playwright & physician