Subject: Places (Page 24)

China is a big country, inhabited by many Chinese.

(1890 – 1970) French president, general & statesman

America is like the really bad flatmate of the world: ‘Oh sorry, did I break all your shit? I didn't know it was yours… yeah, I'll replace it sometime… with my stuff.’

(1971 – ) Irish comedian, actor & writer

I like American women; they do things sexually Russian girls never dream of doing… like showering.

(1951 – ) Soviet-American comedian

New York is the only city in the world where you can get deliberately run down on the sidewalk by a pedestrian.

(1925 – ) columnist & journalist

The Jews celebrate Passover by eating unpalatable food to remind them what will happen to their people if they ever leave New York City.

(1962 – ) American political satirist, writer, television host & comedian

If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting?

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author

Seventy-two suburbs in search of a city.

(1893 – 1967) writer, humorist & poet

In Scotland we have a verdict ‘not proven;’ that means ‘not guilty, but don’t do it again.’

Living in L.A. is like not having a date on Saturday night.

(1946 – ) American actress

What To Do When the Russians Come: A Survivor’s Guide

I saw a license plate yesterday that said 'I Miss New York,' so I smashed their window and stole their radio.

(1962 – ) American actor & comedian

Today, I bought a pastrami sandwich: $13.75; walked back out in the street – genuine Rolex watch: six bucks.

(1957 – 2007) American stand-up comedian & actor

Camp: A place in the country where a mother sends her children for her vacation.

Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

We will invest in our people, quality education, job opportunity, family, neighborhood, and yes, a thing we call America.

(1947 – ) U.S. vice president & politician

In Montana, a policeman will pull you over because he’s lonely.

(1954 – ) American comedian, writer & musician

You're looking at a very proud Canadian who is very proud of the educational system in Canadia.

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

We haven't seen that kind of violence in the name of religion in this country since we got here!'

American stand-up comedian

Our meetings are held to discuss many problems which would never arise if we held fewer meetings.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist

We have no gay people in Russia; there are homosexuals but they are not allowed to be gay about it.

(1951 – ) Soviet-American comedian

America: The only country that matters. If you want to experience other ‘cultures,’ use an atlas or a ham radio.

(1970 – ) American actor, writer & carpenter