Wit Whitlam by Carleton James (6 results)

Secondhand, Paperback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: James Carleton Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 168 Self-proclaimed international treasure Gough Whitlam never shied away from a pun, a put-down or a witticism. His wife Margaret was his 'best appointment', he called Malcolm Fraser 'Kerr's cur' after the Dismissal and when Sir Winton Turnbull called out in parliament 'I am a country member', Gough interjected 'I remember'. When it was suggested he was funny, Gough responded- 'Funny! Funny? Witty, yes. Epigrammatic perhaps, but not funny. You make me sound like a clown.' James Carleton, Radio National presenter and founder of the university club 'The Dewy-Eyed Whitlamites', presents a keepsake of Goughisms that vindicates the Great Man's self-assessment, 'I never said I was immortal, merely eternal.'. Secondhand, Paperback. …

paperback in very good condition; 224 pages.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The edges of the book are a little tanned. 224 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.

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Paperback. Condition: Fine. Paperback. 224 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Melbourne University Press, Australia, 2014. *** CONDITION: This book is in fine condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. This book is an unread copy. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Self-proclaimed international treasure Gough Whitlam never shied away from a pun, a put-down or a witticism. In this collection of quotes, stories and famous witty remarks, James Carleton, radio presenter and founder of the university club 'The Dewy-Eyed Whitlamites', presents a keepsake of Goughisms that vindicates the Great Man's self-assessment: 'I never said I was immortal, merely eternal.' His wife Margaret was his 'best appointment', he called Malcolm Fraser 'Kerr's cur' after the Dismissal and when Sir Winton Turnbull called out in parliament 'I am a country member', Gough interjected 'I remember'. When it was suggested he was funny, Gough responded: 'Funny! Funny? Witty, yes. Epigrammatic perhaps, but not funny. You make me sound like a clown.' *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Politics & Government; ISBN/EAN: 9780522868081. Inventory No: 24030279. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Self-proclaimed international treasure Gough Whitlam never shied away from a pun, a put-down or a witticism.His wife Margaret was his 'best appointment', he called Malcolm Fraser 'Kerr's cur' after the Dismissal and when Sir Winton Turnbull called out in parliament 'I am a country member', Gough interjected 'I remember'.When it was suggested he was funny, Gough responded- 'Funny! Funny? Witty, yes. Epigrammatic perhaps, but not funny. You make me sound like a clown.'James Carleton, Radio National presenter and founder of the university club 'The Dewy-Eyed Whitlamites', presents a keepsake of Goughisms that vindicates the Great Man's self-assessment, 'I never said I was immortal, merely eternal.' When it was suggested he was funny, Gough Whitlam responded: "Funny! Funny? Witty, yes. Epigrammatic perhaps, but not funny. You make me sound like a clown." James Carleton presents a keepsake of Goughisms that vindicates the Great Man's self-assessment, "I never said I was immortal, merely eternal." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…