Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations (Oxford Paperback Reference) [Paperback]

Ned (ed) Shettin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 19, 2008 | Series: Oxford Paperback Reference

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

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Cleverly edited by Sherrin, a writer, satirist, and presenter of BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends, a weekly satirical gathering of international news, this unique, single-volume work is both a compendium of quotes and also a great browsing book for people fascinated with language. From an international group of writers, humorists, actors, and public figures, Sherrin has collected almost 6000 quotes, some witty puns and one-liners and some possibly insulting. Along with traditional favorites such as Mark Twain, Mae West, and Shakespeare, this new edition updates the 1996 edition with more contemporary figures, such as Madonna, Jay Leno, and Mick Jagger. About 800 new quotations have been added, and some material has been cut. The themes are arranged alphabetically, from "Actors" to "Youth," and citations sourced from movies, plays, novels, literature, songs, radio programs, and many other places provide the author's name, birth and death dates, source of quote, and context. While some entries may seem "foreign" to a U.S. audience, most readers will find something to chuckle about as they browse. Covering a wide range of themes, authors, and time periods, this source is excellent for public speakers, writers, trivia buffs, and those who love to laugh. Highly recommended for medium-sized and larger libraries. Highly recommended. Bobbie Wrinkle, McCracken Cty. P.L., Paducah, KY
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

`Review from previous edition Review from previous edition The ultimate guide to the sharpest, wryest and wittiest quips, put-downs and one-liners' Romford Recorder

`However you like your humour, there will be something here for you and I defy you to leaf through it and find nothing to bring a smile to the lips' Herts Advertiser

`One of the bargains of the year. Indispensable for speechmakers, writers, etc., and indeed anyone who enjoys quotations ' Publishing News

`Does not disappoint . . . a brilliant manual for writers, after-dinner speakers and best men' South Wales Evening Post

Reviews of this edition:

`As always this companion instructs through laughter' Contemporary Review

`Buy the book.' Beachcomber, Daily Express

`One of the bargains of the year. Indispensable for speechmakers, writers, etc., and indeed anyone who enjoys quotations ' Publishing News

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Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Oxford Worlds Classics (June 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0199234973
• ISBN-13: 978-0199234974
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,115,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)