Subject: Work (Page 5)

The remaining work to finish in order to reach your goal increases as the deadline approaches.

There’s no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

The only problem with having nothing to do is you can't stop and rest.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist

I dedicate this show to my dad who was a roofer… so dad, if you’re up there…

Canadian stand-up comedian, actor & writer

People who work putting shoes on fat women who wear dresses should not have 20/20 vision.

(1946 – ) American actor

When I was younger, my mother told me, "Mitch, some day you're going to have to move out of the house and get a job" … well, today is the day, that's why I'm here with you people.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

What do you give a florist who is sick?

(1928 – 2003) English entertainer

Nurses: Patient people.

An actuary is someone who brings a fake bomb on a plane because that decreases the chances that there will be another bomb on the plane.

(1919 – 1990) educator & writer

What I don't like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress

Dinosaurs with Jobs

My girl works at Hooters… in the kitchen.

(1968 – 2005) American stand-up comedian

A plastic surgeon's office the only place where no one gets offended when you pick your nose!

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine

Anything worth doing is worth doing for money.

Philosopher: One who, instead of crying over spilt milk, consoles himself with the thought that it was over four-fifths water.

Manager: Someone who doesn’t know how to do your job, who tells you how to do your job.

I'll never forget the time they gave me a farewell party at work. I was so surprised – I didn't even know I was fired.

comedian

I buried a lot of my ironing in the back yard.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress

The taxpayer… that's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the Civil Service examination.

(1911 – 2004) 40th U.S. president & actor

The one who says it can’t be done shouldn’t interrupt the one doing it.

Work is accomplished by those employees who have not yet reached their level of incompetence.

(1919 – 1990) educator & writer