Subject: Death (Page 4)

Drink to me, drink to my health; you know I can’t drink any more.

(1881 – 1973) Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker & stage designer

How could they tell?

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

Death: To stop sinning suddenly.

This is too tight.

(1823 – 1865) Swiss-born Confederate officer in the American Civil War

This is on me.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

I have had no real gratification or enjoyment of any sort more than my neighbor on the next block who is worth only half a million

(1821 – 1885) American businessman & millionaire

I didn’t attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying that I approved of it.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

There have been times when I’ve thought about it – but with my luck it would probably turn out to be only a temporary solution.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

It wasn't worth it.

(1884 – 1957) Russian-born American film producer

Waiting, are they? Waiting, are they? Well, let 'em wait!

(1738 – 1789) American farmer, businessman, writer, politician & patriot

Saying ‘I’m sorry’ is the same as saying ‘I apologize,’ … except at a funeral.

(1973 – ) American comedian

Men still die with their boots on, but usually one boot is on the accelerator.

(1899 – 1995) humorist

Give me coffee, I'm going to write.

(1865 – 1918) Brazilian poet, journalist & translator

I don't feel good.

(1849 – 1926) American botanist & horticulturist

Drug Kingpin Amado Fuentes died from 9 hours of liposuction and plastic surgery – or, as it's commonly known here in Beverly Hills, natural causes.

(1956 – ) comedian, television host, social critic & political commentator

Don’t forget to delete me from your list of subscribers.

(1865 – 1936) English short-story writer, poet & novelist

It is hovering and it's not an aircraft.

(c.1958 – presumed dead in 1978 ) Australian pilot

Die, my dear?… why that's the last thing I'll do!

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

Our greatest fear is to die alone, which is why I intend to take quite a few people with me.

(1972 – ) Scottish comedian

The graveyards are full of indispensable men.

(1890 – 1970) French president, general & statesman

As a family we couldn't decide whether to have grandma buried or cremated… in the end, we let her live.

(1973 – ) English writer & stand-up comedian