Subject: Insults (Page 23)

I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure.

(1857 – 1938) American lawyer

I was well warned about English food, so it did not surprise me, but I do wonder sometimes, how they ever manage to prise [lever] it up long enough to get a plate under it.

(1910 – 1997) American writer

One could not dignify him with the name of stuffed shirt; he was simply a hole in the air.

(1874 – 1965) British prime minister, politician, statesman & orator

Of course we all know that Morris was a wonderful all-round man, but the act of walking round him has always tired me.

(1872 – 1956) English essayist, parodist & caricaturist

He was humane but not human.

(1894 – 1962) American poet, painter, essayist, author & playwright

I once dated a guy so dumb he could not count to 21 unless he was naked.

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

When Charlie Finley had his heart operation it took eight hours…. seven just to find his heart.

professional baseball pitcher

He moves like a parody between a majorette girl and Fred Astaire.

(1924 – 1984) American author

Who among us has not gazed thoughtfully and patiently at a painting of Jackson Pollock and thought… "What a piece of crap?"

American television producer, screenwriter, executive producer & author

Judge: Are you trying to show contempt for this court, Mr Smith?

Smith: No, My Lord. I am attempting to conceal it.

(1872 – 1930) British statesman, politician & lawyer

I want to reach your mind – where is it currently located?

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

He would sooner keep hot coals in his mouth than a witticism.

(1810 – 1892) Scottish minister

They couldn’t pour piss out of a boot if you wrote the instructions on the heel.

(1908 – 1973) 36th U.S. president

Mariah the fashion pariah… the queen of catastrophic kitsch.

Richard Blackwell (1922 – 2008) fashion critic, journalist, & designer

She reminds me of Paul Revere's ride – a little light in the belfry.

cartoon character (Mel Blanc)

His mind is so open – so open that ideas simply pass through it.

(1846 – 1924) British idealist philosopher

Joe Grant: “You bastard!”
’Rico’ Fardan: Yes sir. In my case an accident of birth. But you sir are a self-made man.

(1924 – 1987) American actor

You couldn't tell if she was dressed for an opera or an operation.

(1876 – 1944) American author, humorist & columnist

The only reason he had a child is so that he can meet babysitters.

(1947 – ) comedian & television host

He's a disappointed narcissist.

(1949 – ) English actor, writer & theater director

Germans are flummoxed by humor, the Swiss have no concept of fun, the Spanish think there is nothing at all ridiculous about eating dinner at midnight, and the Italians should never, ever have been let in on the invention of the motor car.

American author