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Writer, broadcaster, and wit Gyles Brandreth has completely revised
Ned Sherrin's classic collection of wisecracks, one-liners, and
anecdotes. With over 1,000 new quotations from all media, it's easy
to find hilarious quotes on subjects ranging from Argument to
Diets, from Computers to The Weather. Add sparkle to your speeches
and presentations, or just enjoy a good laugh in company with Oscar
Wilde, Mark Twain, Joan Rivers, Kathy Lette, Frankie Boyle, and
friends. 'Now we have the World Wide Web (the only thing I know of
whose shortened form-www-takes three times longer to say than what
it's short for)' Douglas Adams 'Not only is there no God, but try
getting a plumber on weekends' Woody Allen 'Never go to bed mad.
Stay up and fight' Phyllis Diller 'Having a baby is like getting a
tattoo on your face. You really need to be certain it's what you
want before you commit' Elizabeth Gilbert 'The trouble with having
an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along
and trying to put things in it' Terry Pratchett 'Retreat, hell!
We're only attacking in another direction' American general Oliver
P. Smith
Everyone has their favourite Monty Python sketches, often quoted
almost verbatim, whether it is 'the Parrot Sketch', 'the Cheese
Shop' or 'Blackmail' - amongst many. Likewise the Python films, the
mere mention of which might solicit quotes like ‘Tis but a flesh
wound’ or ‘He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty
boy’. But what lies beyond these well-remembered favourites? How
many remember the 'Fresh Fruit Self Defence' sketch, or 'the
Fish-Slapping dance'? Or even such almost-forgotten curios as
'Blancmanges Playing Tennis', 'The Olympic Hide And Seek Final' and
'The Batley Townswomen’s Guild Re-enacting Pearl Harbour'. This
book will shine a light on all of these often-hilarious - but
occasionally misfiring - curios. As well as the films and all 45 TV
episodes, the record albums are also analyses for their content and
how they differed from the TV show, as well as the books which came
out as spin-off merchandise - but were never less than brilliantly
entertaining for all that. How did Python come to be, what tensions
were there between its stars, and what was the atmosphere like when
the crew reunited to make the films long after they had left their
TV show days behind them? All this will get an answer and much,
much more... Now, do you want to read for five minutes, or the full
half-hour?
Cats have mastered the art of chilling out and, with a little help
from this book, now you can too! Turn to this collection of
care-free kitties for a dose of relaxation and inspiration. It's
the purr-fect way to press 'paws' and enjoy a few moments of peace
and quiet.
Beloved and respected by scholars, preachers, and laity alike,
Walter Brueggemann offers penetrating insights on Scripture and
prophetic diagnoses of our culture. Instead of maintaining what is
safe and routine, A Gospel of Hope encourages readers to embrace
the audacity required to live out one's faith. This must-have
volume gathers Brueggemann's wisdom on topics ranging from anxiety
and abundance to partisanship and the role of faith in public life.
The show that made the ordinary extraordinary. 22 years on from the
show's divisive final episode, Seinfeld remains Master of its
Domain thanks to its sharp dialogue, unforgettable characters and
dedication to unpacking society's smallest details. Not since
William Shakespeare has popular culture had such an impact on the
English language, and collected here is the show's best advice,
quotes, facts and yada, yada, yada. It's the complete guide to the
world as told by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David. 'You know you
could let the house go. You could let yourself go. A good-looking
blind woman doesn't even know you're not good enough for her.'
George on why he'd prefer to date a blind woman over a deaf woman.
From QuoteCatalog.com - Seinfeld, Season 7, 'The Wink'. 'Lawrence
Tierney scared the living crap out of all of us.' Jason Alexander
(George) on why Elaine's father only appears in one episode. From
ranker.com - Dramatic Stories From Behind The Scenes Of 'Seinfeld'.
'People don't turn down money! It's what separates us from the
animals.' One of the few times when on-screen Jerry differed from
his off-screen counterpart - Jerry Seinfeld turned down $10 million
per episode to bring Seinfeld back for a tenth season.
More than 150 years after its initial publication, Bartlett's
Familiar Quotations now enters its nineteenth edi tion. First
compiled by John Bartlett, a bookseller in Cambridge,
Massachusetts, as a commonplace book of only 258 pages, the
original 1855 edition mainly featured selections from the Bible,
Shakespeare, and the great English poets. Today, Bartlett's
includes more than 20,000 quotes from roughly 4,000 con tributors.
Spanning centuries of thought and culture, it remains the finest
and most popular compendium of quotations ever assembled. While
continuing to draw on timeless classi cal references, this edition
also incorporates more than 3,000 new quotes from more than 700 new
sources, including Alison Bechdel, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Pope Francis,
Atul Gawande, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Hilary Mantel, Lin-Manuel
Miranda, Claudia Rankine, Fred Rogers, Bernie Sanders, Patti Smith,
and Malala Yousafzai. Bartlett's showcases the thoughts not only of
renowned figures from the arts, literature, politics, science,
sports, and business, but also of otherwise unknown individuals
whose thought-provoking ideas have moved, unsettled, or inspired
readers and listeners throughout the ages. Bartlett's makes
searching for the perfect quote easy in three ways: alphabetically
by author, chrono logically by the author's birth date, or
thematically by subject. Whether one is searching for appropriate
remarks for a celebration, comforting thoughts for a serious
occasion, or simply to answer the question "Who said that?"
Bartlett's offers readers and schol ars alike a stunning treasury
of words that have influ enced
Get inspired by the world's greatest leaders in this bestselling
motivational calendar! Begin each day with words of wisdom from the
famous men and women who have not only been great leaders, but
remarkable teachers! From Benjamin Franklin and Booker T.
Washington to Golda Meir, this extraordinary 2022 day-by-day
calendar is packed with centuries of motivating quotes from
incredible leaders around the world. This inspirational desk
calendar is the perfect holiday stocking stuffer, Father's Day
gift, or small desk gift for him or her. A fascinating gift for
bosses, dads, inspirational quote book readers, and leadership
quote lovers to enjoy 365 days of the year! Additional
details:4.25" x 4.5" page trim size with protective 5" x 5" outer
box100% recyclable and plastic-free with no shrink-wrapping!
Cardboard easel backing is perfect for sturdy display on tabletop
or deskEnvironmentally responsible, FSC certified paperDaily
calendar with easy, tear-off pages featuring 365 quotes from
inspiring leadersHolidays and observancesThis quote collection
includes classic quotes such as: "There is no human being from whom
we cannot learn something if we are interested enough to dig
deep."-Eleanor Roosevelt "Let us not take ourselves too seriously.
None of us has a monopoly of wisdom."-Queen Elizabeth II "The time
is always right to do what is right."-Martin Luther King, Jr.
‘I told my players during the break: Since we're here anyway, we might
actually play a bit of football.’
The Little Red Book of Klopp celebrates the best witticisms, sayings,
and insults from Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp, accompanied by
illustrations of the great man himself.
Jürgen Klopp has almost single-handedly injected the passion back into
English football with his charisma and high-tempo brand of the
beautiful game. He has taken Liverpool back to the top of European
football by winning the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final and also led
them to a club record Premier League points total. Matched only by his
success on the pitch, Klopp has become renowned for his outspoken
sayings off it, usually accompanied by his characteristic facial
expressions and passionate arm waving.
‘Let's talk about six, baby! Let’s talk about you and me'
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