Subject: Family (Page 15)

Grandchildren can be f**king annoying – how many times can you go ‘And the cow goes moo and the pig goes oink’? It’s like talking to a supermodel.

(1935 – 2014) American comedian, television personality, writer & director

The father of the bride should realize he isn’t losing a daughter but gaining a bathroom.

Nepotism: A form of favoritism – relatively speaking.

Yes, but not the same ones.

American professor

The fact that boys are allowed to exist at all is evidence of a remarkable Christian forbearance among men.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

A father is a banker provided by nature.

I am fond of children (except boys).

(1832 – 1898) English author, mathematician, logician & photographer

There is only one good substitute for the endearments of a sister, and that is the endearments of some other fellow's sister.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

I can’t wait till Sunday, I’m gonna see my favorite niece and my other niece.

(1970 – ) American comedian, writer & actress

We don’t have home movies in my family… we have people’s exhibit A.

(1964 – ) American comedian & actor

My old man never liked me; he gave me my allowance in traveler’s checks.

(1921 – 2004) stand-up comedian & actor

If we're all God's children, what's so special about Jesus?

(1972 – ) Anglo-Irish comedian, writer & actor

Birthday parties always end in tears.

If it’s not one thing, it’s your mother.

(1964 – ) American country music singer

Parenthood is a lot easier to get into than out of.

(1941 – ) poet, author, editor & anthologist

I don’t think my family liked me… they put a live teddy bear in my crib.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

Children and [zippers] do not respond to force… except occasionally.

(1928 – ) British journalist, writer & columnist

Teaching wasn’t that bad – except for the kids.

comedian

Peanut butter and lamb chops were not foods that had ever been a significant part of our life before pregnancy.

(1957 – ) American comedian, actor & writer

How do I explain her? [her mother] She’s as respected as Mother Theresa, she’s as powerful as Stalin, and she’s as beautiful as Margaret Thatcher.

(1971 – ) American actress, comedian, producer & writer

When my daughter was born she had jaundice, she was small, round and yellow; we called her Melony.

(1964 – ) English comedian