Subject: Death (Page 24)

We think he’s dead, but we’re afraid to ask.

Tomorrow, I shall no longer be here.

(1503 – 1566) French apothecary & reputed seer who published his prophecies

My struggle to remain healthy is gradually killing me.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

Why should I talk to you? I've just been talking with your boss.

(1876 – 1933) screenwriter

Never felt better.

(1911 – 2000) American actor

Go on, get out! Last words are for fools who haven't said enough!

(1818 – 1883) German philosopher, economist, sociologist & socialist

It proves what Harry always said: give the public what they want and they'll come out for it.

(1913 – 1997) American comedian & radio & television host

Eulogy: Praise that’s too much and too late.

Electrocution: Burning at the stake with all modern improvements.

My doctor gave me six months to live, but when I couldn’t pay the bill he gave me six months more.

(1920 – 2000) American actor

Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.

(1922 – 1991) American comedian

I'm going away tonight.

(1933 – 2006) American singer, songwriter & musician

God will forgive me. It is his profession.

(1797 – 1856) German critic & poet

Can this last long?

(1650 – 1702) Dutch ruler over England & Ireland & Scotland

Famous Last Words: “This is easy.”

We have no reliable guarantee that the afterlife will be any less exasperating than this one, have we?

(1899 – 1973) English playwright, actor, composer, director & songwriter

'Hey Death – is that a sickle in your hand or are you just glad to see me?'

American comedian

In the city a funeral is just an interruption of traffic; in the country it is a form of popular entertainment.

(1866 – 1944) American writer, newspaper columnist, playwright & humorist

There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

I leave life so that I can walk into history.

(1882 – 1954) Brazilian dictator & democratically elected President

On the contrary!

(1828 – 1906) Norwegian playwright, theatre director & poet