Book Of Humorous Quotations

Author : Howard J. Bennett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015050003808

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The Doctor's Book of Humorous Quotations by Howard J. Bennett Pdf

This entertaining book presents hundreds of humorous jokes, quotations, and one-liners compiled from a variety of sources (medical literature, books, magazines, the internet, movies, television, remarks made at conferences or rounds, lectures, comic routines). The text is organized alphabetically allowing readers to browse through the book randomly, or focus on particular topics of interest. Sample subject headings include Academia, Aphorisms, Atrophy, Bedside Manner, Beepers, Case Reports, Chicken Soup, Dieting, Epitaphs, Fatigue, Health Food, Insanity, Jogging, Lab Tests, Lawyers, Middle Age, Motherhood, Night Calls, Obesity, Phobias, Quacks, Retirement, Snoring, Teenagers, Turfing, Ulcers, Vacations, Wellness, Zoonoses. There is cross-referencing throughout the book for easy location of additional topics of interest. Offers nuggets of wisdom within humorous one-liners Provides a quick laugh or pick-me-up at the end of a busy day Helps promote better communication among colleagues, students, and patients Material in this book can be used during lectures and hospital rounds, conferences, with office staff, and by speakers who need funny lines to spice up their presentations to medical professionals

Author : Ned Sherrin
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-25
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780199237166

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Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations by Ned Sherrin Pdf

This hilarious collection of humorous quotations, full of wisecracks and wit, snappy comments and inspired fantasy, has been specially compiled by the late broadcaster and raconteur Ned Sherrin, with a foreword by leading British satirist, Alistair Beaton. Now packed with even more quotes and covering more subjects than before, from Weddings to the Supernatural, Australia to Headlines. 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. 'A chair is a piece of furniture. I am not a chair because no one has ever sat on me.' Ann Widdecombe on the announcement that Parliamentary language will now be gender-neutral. 'No wonder Bob Geldof is such an expert on famine. He's been feeding off 'I don't like Mondays' for 30 years.' Russell Brand On deciding to run for governor of California: 'The most difficult decision I've ever made in my entire life, except for the one in 1978 when I decided to get a bikini wax.' Arnold Schwarzenegger 'Wanting to know an author because you like his work is like wanting to know a duck because you like p--acirc--;t--eacute--;.' Margaret Atwood 'I am so sorry. We have to stop there. I have just come to the end of my personality.' Quentin Crisp, closing down an interview

Author : Connie Robertson
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1853267597

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Book of Humorous Quotations by Connie Robertson Pdf

From Oscar Wilde's witty observation in Lady Windermere's Fan that 'I can resist everything except temptation', to Zsa Zsa Gabor's admission that 'I know nothing about sex, because I was always married', and by way of Woody Allen's numerous bon mots to the anonymous definition of psychiatry as being 'the care of the id by the odd', Connie Robertson has woven together a hilarious, stimulating and thought-provoking collection of the best humorous quotations which will provide the reader with much to ponder over long after the book has been put aside.The Wordsworth Book of Humorous Quotations will delight the browser and the simply curious while also providing the student, journalist and after-dinner speaker with a wealth of valuable material.

Author : M. Prefontaine
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1533635684

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The Funniest Quotes Book by M. Prefontaine Pdf

A fine quotation is a diamond in the hand of a man of wit and a pebble in the hand of a fool. Joseph Roux This is a collection of the funniest quotes culled by the author from the thousands that are out there to save the reader the trouble of perusing the multitude of mediocre to find the best. This is a book which you can just pick up anytime and carry on where you left off last time. It is for those who want to pep up a speech, a presentation or an email and for those who just want to sit at home and enjoy the best humorous quotations for their own amusement. In the author's view the best humorous quotations are often those which contain an essence of truth viewed from an unexpected and quirky angle unseen previously.

Author : Malcolm Kushner
Publisher : Little Quote Books
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : American wit and humor
ISBN : 0578086433

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The Little Book of Humorous Quotes by Malcolm Kushner Pdf

Award Winner in the Humor category of The USA "Best Books 2011" Awards, sponsored by USA Book News. Funny, facetious, droll, amusing, jocular, whimsical, silly, witty, hilarious, hysterical, and thought-provoking, The Little Book of Humorous Quotes is the perfect mental supplement in today's stressed-out world. Is your mind on information overload? Give yourself a break-and a laugh. This humorous collection is organized to provide laughter every day, year in and year out, to yourself and anyone you speak to. Quote it. Note It. Promote it. Or devote it. The book shares 365 exceptionally entertaining quotes from more than 100 authors- everyone from classic humorists such as Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain and George Bernard Shaw to modern wits like Woody Allen, Erma Bombeck and Phyllis Diller. These quotes put the "fun" in funny. If you believe that laughter is the best medicine, just take one book and call me in the morning.

Author : Bob Phillips
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781496488459

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Phillips' Book of Great Thoughts and Funny Sayings by Bob Phillips Pdf

More than 350,000 sold! From Bible quotes and Christian teachings to the words of renowned historical figures, Phillips' Book of Great Thoughts and Funny Sayings is a classic collection of over 3,800 entries offering wit, wisdom, and an emphasis on practical living, like: "Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." --Robert F. Kennedy "Man needs difficulties; they are necessary for health." --Carl Jung "When arguing with a stupid person, be sure he isn't doing the same thing." This book is equal parts clever and words to live by. Give the gift of humor or use as a great coffee table book!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Penguin Global
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-24
Category : American wit and humor
ISBN : 0141032286

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The Penguin Dictionary of Modern Humorous Quotations by Anonim Pdf

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Author : Bruce Miller,Team Golfwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1991048076

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The Funniest Quotations to Brighten Every Day by Bruce Miller,Team Golfwell Pdf

Author : Fred Metcalf
Publisher : Biteback Publishing
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781849544849

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The Biteback Dictionary of Humorous Political Quotations by Fred Metcalf Pdf

"Politics is no laughing matter - unless you've got Fred Metcalf's Dictionary of Humorous Political Quotations. From the wit that made Boris a contender to the best of George W. Bush, this book will have you in stitches. Bankers to bin Laden, bumper stickers to Biden, and even a few topics that don't begin with B, Metcalf has them all covered. Churchill's gravitas meets Jon Stewart's modern parody - if you have a political (or a funny) bone in your body, you need this book. I loved it!" Louise Mensch. With this brilliant anthology of mieux mots used in the theatre of politics over the centuries, Fred Metcalf has conjured an indispensable tool for both the seasoned public speaker and the armchair quotation-collector alike. Combining politics with a liberal dose of sex, drugs and Frank Zappa, Metcalf has produced a hearty panoply of memorable political rhetoric to cover any occasion - a remedy for those improvising amid impassioned response as well as those polishing their argument with the choicest of truisms.

Author : Dick Enberg,Brian Morgan,Wendy Morgan
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2000-10
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0740709968

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Dick Enberg's Humorous Quotes for All Occasions by Dick Enberg,Brian Morgan,Wendy Morgan Pdf

Pearls of wisdom and downright funny lines are bountiful in Dick Enberg's Humorous Quotes for All Occasions. Public speaking tops the list of things people fear most--above fear of snakes, falling, or even death. But Dick Enberg has the antidote. With 28 general subjects to choose from, you're bound to find just the right line to loosen your tongue and break the ice on any occasion. As baby boomers increasingly are faced with occasion for public speaking--graduations, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries of all sorts--Dick Enberg's book will no doubt become the book of choice. Laced with humorous personal anecdotes about Enberg's own public speaking experiences throughout the years, the book is both an entertaining read and a resource of humorous material for specific occasions. It also includes technical tips on how to quickly and efficiently put together a successful humorous talk. Dick Enberg's Humorous Quotes for All Occasions will pave the way toward making the speaker and his or her audience perfectly at ease and ready for a good time.

Author : M. Prefontaine
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1517675170

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The Big Book of Quotes by M. Prefontaine Pdf

The Big Book of Quotes is a collection of over 3,500 quotations from some of the greatest minds that ever existed. This is a book which you can just pick up anytime and carry on where you left off last time. It is for those who want to pep up a speech, a presentation or an email and for those who just want to jump start their brains with thought provoking or amusing quotations. The essence of the best quotes are that they express a truth or an insight in a short and often amusing way. Thoughts expressed succinctly have tremendous power. They can inspire and motivate, they can get a message across and they can provide insight. I hope this book will prove useful, amusing and the quotes will resonate with you.

Author : Gyles Brandreth
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 019881318X

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Messing about in Quotes by Gyles Brandreth Pdf

Become a dazzling wit or enjoy a good laugh with this entertaining collection of humorous quotations, carefully handpicked and edited by writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth. From Art to Bores, Tennis to Wine, this little dictionary contains over 2,700 of the best quotations, from witty one-liners and funny phrases to pithy comments and unintended humour. "If you live to be one hundred you've got it made. Very few people die past that age." --George Burns "I thought coq au vin was love in a lorry." --Victoria Wood "Champagne, if you are seeking the truth, is better than a lie-detector." --Graham Greene "The trouble with a book is that you never know what's in it until it's too late." --Jeanette Winterson

Author : M. Prefontaine
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1530848067

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The Book of Funny Sports Quotes by M. Prefontaine Pdf

This is a book of sports quotations from a huge range of sports for those who love sports and all that goes with it. From American Football to the best and funniest quotes from wrestling they are all in this book. There are amusing observations, outrageous insults and the exquisitely stupid comments that are all an integral part of the sports that we love to play. These quotes provide a wealth of humorous comments which embroider and enrich the playing and watching of sports bringing additional dimensions to the game. This collection brings together the favorite quotes of the author from a range of sports. Some selections are current while many are from famous sportsmen and commentators of the past. I hope that every sports fan, whatever their favorite sport, will enjoy this collection.

Author : Bob Phillips
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1414300549

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Phillips' Treasury of Humorous Quotations by Bob Phillips Pdf

Phillips' Treasury of Humorous Quotations is a catalog of more than 1,700 famous (and not so famous) sayings on life. This book is designed to be a ready reference for seminar and sermon preparation, and it's just plain entertaining. Inside you'll find entirely new material. Bob draws from a variety of resources throughout history that are sure to give writers, educators, ministers, and public speakers the perfect quote for their speech or paper.

Author : Alison Bullivant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Quotations
ISBN : 0752531689

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The Little Book Of Humorous Quotations by Alison Bullivant Pdf