Subject: Insults (Page 9)

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

Television opened up a whole new field of unemployment for him.

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

An acquaintance, describing an unpopular man: He's his own worst enemy.

Adams: Not while I'm around.

(1881 – 1960) American columnist

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

The best time I ever had with Joan Crawford was when I pushed her down the stairs in Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?

(1908 – 1989) American actress of film, television & theater

I could eat alphabet soup and shit better lyrics.

(1909 – 1976) American lyricist, songwriter & singer

Useless as a pulled tooth.

(1876 – 1958) writer

Inviting her to review one of your pictures is like inviting the Boston Strangler to massage your neck.

(1906 – 2002) Austrian journalist, filmmaker, screenwriter & producer

He’s very clever, but sometimes his brains go to his head.

(1864 –1945) Anglo-Scottish socialite, author & wit

A nice, acrid, savage, pathetic old chap.

(1893 – 1979) English literary critic

He couldn't see a belt without hitting below it.

(1864 –1945) Anglo-Scottish socialite, author & wit

Some people say Birmingham looks great in the summer. I reckon it looks better in the rear view mirror.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

If you were hanging from a ledge by your fingers, he'd stamp on them.

(1939 – ) English political journalist & writer

Mr. Lawrence looked like a plaster gnome on a stone toadstool in some suburban garden… he looked as if he had just returned from spending an uncomfortable night in a very dark cave.

(1887 – 1964) English biographer, critic, novelist & poet

And I want to thank you for all the enjoyment you've taken out of it.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

He is not only dull himself, he is the cause of dullness in others.

(1720 – 1777) British dramatist, actor & theatre manager

If she was cast as Lady Godiva the horse would steal the show.

If a traveller were informed that such a man was the leader of the House of Commons, he might begin to comprehend how the Egyptians worshipped an insect.

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

Esther, warn me before you come in so I have a chance to cover all of the mirrors!.

(1922 – 1991) American comedian

He not only overflowed with learning, but stood in the slop.

(1771 – 1845) English writer & Anglican clergyman

No… but I have trodden in some.

(1879 – 1961) English conductor