Subject: Places (Page 46)

In this country you’re guilty until proven wealthy.

(1956 – ) comedian, television host, social critic & political commentator

Boy George is all England needs – another queen who can't dress.

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

The trouble with this country is that there are too many politicians who believe, with a conviction based on experience, that you can fool all of the people all of the time.

(1881 – 1960) American columnist

Why do they put the Gideon Bibles only in the bedrooms, where it’s usually too late?

(1890 – 1957) author & journalist

There’s lots of nice guys walking around Hollywood, but they ain’t eating

(1898 –1985) American film director & producer

I did not fully understand the dread term 'terminal illness' until I saw Heathrow Airport for myself.

(1935 – 1994) English writer

China is a big country, inhabited by many Chinese.

(1890 – 1970) French president, general & statesman

All the world’s a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed.

(1880 – 1964) Irish dramatist

I’ve still got a lot to learn about Washington… Thursday, I accidentally spent some of my own money.

U.S. Senator (1942 – 2015) U.S. senator (Tennessee) & actor

I asked the barmaid for a quickie; the man next to me said, 'It's pronounced quiche.'


President Bush wants to spend $7 billion this year to fight the drug dealers in Colombia… but they only earn $3 billion a year; so why don't we pay them $4 billion a year not to grow the cocaine?

American comedian & writer

Welcome to Hell… here's your accordion.

(1950 – ) American cartoonist The Far Side

There are no good roles for Indians in Hollywood, unless you’re shooting at Jack Bauer or looking for White Castle.

American actor