Subject: People (Page 111)

The United Nations is a good idea, but it’s a pity they have to have so many foreigners in it.

Many a necklace becomes a noose.

(1888 – 1982) American writer

It is important to remember that the French have always been there when they needed us.


Nobody thought Mel Gibson could play a Scot but look at him now! – alcoholic and a racist!

(1972 – ) Scottish comedian

Rosten’s First Law: First-rate people hire first-rate people; second-rate people hire third-rate people.

(1908 – 1997) German-born teacher, academic & humorist

A man's got to do what a man's got to do; a woman must do what he can't.

(1951 – ) American stand-up comic & actress

I think that maybe if women and children were in charge we would get somewhere.

(1894 – 1961) author, cartoonist & humorist

This is not the first time that Europe has been passive while a Jew-hating tyrant with a weird looking mustache killed the people by giving them gas… obviously I'm talking about Chef Boyardee.

(1970 – ) American comedian, writer & actress

Never give a party if you will be the most interesting person there.

American film & television producer

A gentleman is simply a patient wolf.

(1921 – 1995) American actress

A man can be happy with any woman as long as he does not love her.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

Optimist: The sort of man who marries his sister’s best friend.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

You might be a redneck if… you've ever stared at a can of orange juice because it said "concentrate."

(1958 – ) stand-up comedian & television personality

Elaine: Ugh, I hate people.

Jerry: Yeah, they’re the worst.

(1954 – ) comedian & television actor

My girlfriend is upset about her new haircut; I don’t understand why she’s crying… I’m the one who has to get a new girlfriend.

(1978 – ) American writer & stand-up comedian

The first time you buy a house you think how pretty it is and sign the check… the second time you look to see if the basement has termites; it's the same with men.

(1908 – 1944) Mexican actress

A kind of cross between Julia Roberts and Jack Nicholson.

British journalist, author and television & music critic

Woman’s influence is powerful, especially when she wants something.

(1818 – 1885) humorist

The best accessory a girl can have is her best friend.

(1981 – ) heiress, socialite, media personality & model

The worst-tempered people I’ve ever met were the people who knew they were wrong.

(1876 – 1933) screenwriter

All men make mistakes, but married men find out about them sooner.

(1913 – 1997) American comedian & radio & television host