Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations (Oxford Paperback Reference) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0192806572 ISBN 13: 9780192806574

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2007

Synopsis

This hilarious collection of humorous quotations, full of wisecracks and wit, snappy comments and inspired fantasy, has been specially chosen by Ned Sherrin. Now with even more quotes on more subjects: from Gambling to Hollywood, from Diets to Shopping. Find the best lines from your favourite jokesters and wordsmiths, add that extra something to a speech or presentation, or just enjoy a good laugh. 'If God had wanted us to bend over, He would have put diamonds on the floor.' Joan Rivers on Health 'It's hard to be funny when you have to be clean.' Mae West on Humour 'Don't get mad, get everything.' Ivana Trump on Marriage 'They misunderestimated me.' George W. Bush on Self-Knowledge 'If it's shiny, I buy it.' Graham Norton on Shopping 'Whales get killed only when they spout.' Denis Thatcher on Speeches

About this title

About the Author

Ned Sherrin is presenter of BBC Radio 4s Loose Ends. The producer and director of the legendary 1960s TV show That Was The Week That Was, he has written for the stage and screen, has directed many theater productions, and has compiled a number of anthologies, including Ned Sherrin in His Anecdotage and I Wish I'd Said That. He lives in the UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0192806572
• ISBN 13: 9780192806574
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 560
• Editor: Sherrin Ned