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Synopsis
This edition of "The Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations" contains over 5000 quotations hand-picked by the writer and broadcaster Ned Sherrin. It contains a wide coverage of themes such as autobiography, awards and prizes, parties, presidents, smoking and tennis. From sharp one-liners to witty quips, there are quotations from classic humorists such as Mae West, Oscar Wilde and Groucho Marx, to today's well known comedians and wits including Dick Vosburgh, Maureen Lipman, Tracey Ullman, Ben Elton and Ian Hislop. There are also quotations from famous luminaries from walks of life other than comedy, from Samuel Johnson to Tennessee Williams, and Albert Einstein to the Duke of Wellington. The dictionary includes details of where each quotation comes from, who said it, where and when, an author index allowing you at a glance to establish who said what and a detailed keyword index.
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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 BSpeeches
Revue de presse
As always this companion instructs through laughter (Contemporary Review)
Buy the book. (The Beachcomber, Daily Express)
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The Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations
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Oxford University Press, 2003
ISBN 10 : 0198606664
ISBN 13 : 9780198606666
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Paperback. Etat : Good. Dazzlingly entertaining, this new edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations contains over 5,000 quotations hand-picked by the write and broadcaster Ned Sherrin. Containing a wide coverage of themes, including forty brand new ones such as Autobiography, Awards and Prizes, Parties, Presidents, Smoking, and Tennis, there is something for everyone on every subject imaginable. From sharp one-liners to witty quips, there are quotations from classic humorists such as Mae West, Oscar Wilde, and Groucho Marx, to today's well known comedians and wits including Dick Vosburgh, Maureen Lipman, Tracey Ullman, Ben Elton, and Ian Hislop. There are of course quotations from famous luminaries from walks of life other than comedy, from Samuel Johnson to Tennessee Williams, and Albert Einstein to the Duke of Wellington. With details of where each quotation comes from, who said it, where and when, an author index allowing you at a glance to establish who said what, and a detailed keyword index, this is not just an ideal reference tool but also an invaluable and classic collection. I have a rare intolerance to herbs which means I can only drink fermented liquids, such as ginJulie WaltersFrance is a country where the money falls apart in your hands and you can't tear the toilet paperBilly WilderPeople don't come in my size until they're old. I used to think people were born with big bones and large frames, but apparently these grow when you're about sixty-eightMaeve BinchyThey say the definition of ambivalence is watching your mother-in-law drive over a cliff in your new CadillacDavid MametIt's amazing what you can do with an E in A-level art, twisted imagination and a chainsawDamien HirstI'm President of the United States, and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli!George Bush. N° de réf. du vendeur 00100803719
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ISBN 13 : 9780198606666
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The Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations
Edité par
Oxford University Press, 2003
ISBN 10 : 0198606664
ISBN 13 : 9780198606666
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Paperback. Etat : Good. Dazzlingly entertaining, this new edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations contains over 5,000 quotations hand-picked by the write and broadcaster Ned Sherrin. Containing a wide coverage of themes, including forty brand new ones such as Autobiography, Awards and Prizes, Parties, Presidents, Smoking, and Tennis, there is something for everyone on every subject imaginable. From sharp one-liners to witty quips, there are quotations from classic humorists such as Mae West, Oscar Wilde, and Groucho Marx, to today's well known comedians and wits including Dick Vosburgh, Maureen Lipman, Tracey Ullman, Ben Elton, and Ian Hislop. There are of course quotations from famous luminaries from walks of life other than comedy, from Samuel Johnson to Tennessee Williams, and Albert Einstein to the Duke of Wellington. With details of where each quotation comes from, who said it, where and when, an author index allowing you at a glance to establish who said what, and a detailed keyword index, this is not just an ideal reference tool but also an invaluable and classic collection. I have a rare intolerance to herbs which means I can only drink fermented liquids, such as ginJulie WaltersFrance is a country where the money falls apart in your hands and you can't tear the toilet paperBilly WilderPeople don't come in my size until they're old. I used to think people were born with big bones and large frames, but apparently these grow when you're about sixty-eightMaeve BinchyThey say the definition of ambivalence is watching your mother-in-law drive over a cliff in your new CadillacDavid MametIt's amazing what you can do with an E in A-level art, twisted imagination and a chainsawDamien HirstI'm President of the United States, and I'm not going to eat any more broccoli!George Bush. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN0198606664G
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