“The House of the Venerable and Inscrutable Colonel was what they called it when they were speaking Chinese. Venerable because of his… — Neal Stephenson Copy Share Image
“I'm not the head of Scotland Yard," said Mrs. Oliver, retreating from dangerous ground. "I'm a private individual -" "Oh, you're not… — Agatha Christie Copy Share Image
I grew up with Forrest J. Ackerman's 'Famous Monsters of Filmland' along with a plethora of movie tomes and wanted to write… — Harry Knowles Copy Share Image
“Corporate alchemy isn’t just dark magic; it’s a tragic comedy, a satire as I imagine being written by Kafka on a bad… — Rove Monteux Copy Share Image
“There are two rules for success: 1. Never tell everything you know.” — Roger H. Lincoln Copy Share Image
“You are the strangest girl I've ever met," he said, like he thought I was joking. He picked up his water bottle… — Katie Kacvinsky Copy Share Image
“[Jack] checked his watch, then returned to studying her back. damn if she didn't have a nice back, too - smooth, unblemished… — Sarah Mayberry Copy Share Image
In an interview, Paris Hilton said that of her and her sister, "People love to hate us. But when you know us,… — Tina Fey Copy Share Image
So when the moon's only partly full, you only feel a little wolfy?" "You could say that." "Well, you can go ahead… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
“...cannot possibly know who you are, you imagine that she is suspicious of all young people-as a matter of principle- and therefore… — Paul Auster Copy Share Image
“There are times, however, when life becomes a phantom comedy. As if aroused from a dream, we watch ourselves in action and,… — Muriel Barbery Copy Share Image
“Glitter and streamers of light swirled around us, and a chorus of tiny voices sang out a single note. I winced, knowing… — Julie Kagawa Copy Share Image
When I'm with my friends I'm funny, but I don't feel like I'm a funny clown — Nora Dunn Copy Share Image
When people say “clean as a whistle”, they forget that a whistle is full of spit. — George Carlin Copy Share Image
“As a rule of thumb, it was always safer if the Commander-in-Chief formulated a risky plan.” — Rowena Cherry Copy Share Image
“Lord brayton is a very attractive man,' she called out above all their guffaws. 'And if he were to wear tis in… — Delilah Marvelle Copy Share Image
I'm not a big comedy show-watcher, but I love Ricky Gervais' stuff and Sacha Baron Cohen's things. But I'm not an expert… — Chris Lilley Copy Share Image
The one thing that I'm really obsessed with is multi-camera comedy. It is a form that is unique to network television. — Kevin Reilly Copy Share Image
You saw the president yesterday. I thought he was very forward-leaning, as they say in diplomatic nuanced circles. — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
“My sister, Mrs. Joe Gargery, was more than twenty years older than I, and had established a great reputation with herself and… — Charles Dickens Copy Share Image
“But on the whole the impression was neither of tragedy nor of comedy. There was no describing it. It was manifold and… — W. Somerset Maugham Copy Share Image
“Why is everyone being all quiet?" the Kid asks. "Are we having a staring contest? If so, you should have told me… — TJ Klune Copy Share Image
“Cyclones cannot see you if you don't move" "That's dinosaurs you crazy fruit bat!” — G. Norman Lippert Copy Share Image
“I'm used to Midge and know that half the time what she says isn't supposed to mean anything. Women aren't so hard… — Keith Robertson Copy Share Image
Comedy is harder, because if there's no laughs, it's pretty bad. But drama, if there's no reaction, you can say, 'Well, it's… — Fred Willard Copy Share Image
Its consistency of what comedy can do and what comedy can be.Growing up with that show [The Simpsons] shaped my worldview. — Eric Andre Copy Share Image
A woman says to a man, "I haven't seen you around here." "Yes, I just got out of jail for killing my… — Henny Youngman Copy Share Image
“Hermes gazed up at the stars. "My dear young cousin, if there's one thing I've learned over the eons, it's that you… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Can I help you?" said the footman. Richard had been told to fuck off and die with more warmth and good humor.” — Neil Gaiman Copy Share Image
That's what friendships are, isn't it? You don't all have to be the same, as long as you've all got the same… — Keren Woodward Copy Share Image
“The average adult hates being treated like a child, unless it suits them.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
“We had a teacher called Fanny Menlove, and I remember once when she was out of the room Nancy went up to… — Peter FitzSimons Copy Share Image
“She cried the first time she was pulled over by a cop. I explained to her that there is no reason to… — Chelsea Handler Copy Share Image
“Julio was willing to bet that Officer "I've Seen It All" Mac had never seen a horde of black-skinned demons wearing rags… — Brom Copy Share Image
“This resentment you feel toward Father Henrique is another example," Holtzman said. "What did the man ever do to you? Nothing. So… — Meg Cabot Copy Share Image
“Tizzy squawked, and he bounced like a ball on the floor. “I completely forgot; Santa said something more. He said that a… — Dorothea Jensen Copy Share Image
If I'm having a fancy glass of champagne, I'll always mix it with the champagne of beers. Because I deserve all the… — Kristen Schaal Copy Share Image