The Penguin Dictionary of Modern Humorous Quotations (Reference) (Paperback)

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Product Description

From Woody Allen to P.G. Wodehouse, the last hundred years offer a rich banquet of humor. Just about any topic under the sun can inspire witty remarks. Fred Metcalf's clearly cross-referenced anthology provides countless gems--ideal for after-dinner speakers, would-be wags, and anyone in search of hours of amusement. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Fred Metcalf was born in Yorkshire and educated in Devon. He has written jokes for Morecambe and Wise and Kenny Everett. He is also the editor of THE PENGUIN DICTIONARY OF JOKES. He lives in Bruton, Somerset. Mike Scully is the Executive Producer of The Simpsons. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics); 2 edition (February 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0141009217
• ISBN-13: 978-0141009216
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,241,073 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this. Now., August 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Penguin Dictionary of Modern Humorous Quotations (Paperback)

"The trouble with my car is that it won't start and the payments won't stop"

"I care a lot about my wife's happiness. So much so that's I've hired a private detective to find out who's responsible for it."

This book is an excellent collection of one-liners. Unlike many joke books, over 90% of its jokes are actually funny! There's a good indexing system as well. Though admittedly there's no entry for jokes on bicycles.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best, April 17, 2004

By	john gleeson (Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Penguin Dictionary of Modern Humorous Quotations (Paperback)

This is the only book I keep in the toilet. I read it every time I have to sit down and each time I get such a buzz. This is such an amazing cornucopia of brilliant minds (being very, very witty). I rate it up there with any non-fiction reference book out there for reasonably well read people who need a chuckle EVERY time they open it up.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars invaluable, April 22, 2004

By	Rockette (East Setauket) - See all my reviews

Anyone who has to make a speech will make a better one if they have this book.