Subject: Insults (Page 37)

In her last days, she resembled a spoiled pear.

(1925 – 2012) author, playwright, essayist & screenwriter

Is it true you used to dance in a flea circus?

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

The battle for the mind of Ronald Reagan was like the trench warfare of World War I; never have so many fought so hard for such barren terrain.

Peggy Noonan (1950 – ) American author & columnist

He combines the manners of a Marquis with the morals of a Methodist.

(1836 – 1911) English dramatist, librettist, poet & illustrator

You’re like the Ernest Hemingway of bullshit.

(1945 – ) comedian, actor, writer, playwright & musician

Decided only to be undecided, resolved to be irresolute, adamant for drift, solid for fluidity, all-powerful to be impotent.

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

The last time I was in Spain I got through six Jeffrey Archer novels; I must remember to take enough toilet paper next time.

(1928 – 2003) English entertainer

Yeah, I tried to see it from your point of view, but I couldn’t get my head that far up my ass.

(1965 – ) comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer & director

I say that dog is lower than a snake full of buckshot.

cartoon character (Mel Blanc)

You have a good and kind soul… it just doesn't match the rest of you.

Tell me the story of that frock Judy, it's obviously an old favorite; you were wise to remove the curtain rings.

(1934 – ) Australian comedian, satirist, artist, & author

Sometimes Howard makes me wish I was a dog and he was a fireplug.

(1942 – ) American boxing champion

He' a Boy Scout with a hormone imbalance.

(1940 – ) writer & commentator

His features resembled a fossilized wash rag.

(1925 – 2008) British journalist

He has committed every crime that does not require courage.

(1804 – 1881) British prime minister, politician & author

The only man, woman, or child who ever wrote a simple declarative sentence with seven grammatical errors is dead.

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

When I want to play with a prick, I’ll play with my own.

(1880 – 1946) comedian, actor, juggler & writer

I just hope what Janet did at halftime [at the Super Bowl] doesn't, in any way, tarnish the good name of the Jackson family.

(1950 – ) comedian & television host

Definition of irony: Sharon Osborne judging talent

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

I'd call him a sadistic, hippophilic necrophile, but that would be beating a dead horse.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

The first known case of a rat joining a sinking ship.