“Oh really?’ said Mayes raising a mocking eyebrow which put Rob in mind of a poor man’s Roger Moore. ‘And what on… — Dougie Brimson Copy Share Image
“Most aren't trying to kill you, unfortunately. They're trying to bed you, mistress." "Why?" "Probably because of the prophecy," said Nandi. "Prophecy,"… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
Mixing humour and harsh reality is a very human behaviour, it's the way people stay sane in their daily lives. — Jorge Garcia Copy Share Image
I'd love for my ambition and will and intellect and sense of humour to define me as well. I'm definitely responsible for… — Eva Mendes Copy Share Image
The true and lasting genius of humour does not drag you thus to boxes labelled 'pathos,' 'humour,' and show you all the… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
“Only fools and liars claim to know everything because the fool thinks all that he knows is everything and the liar knows… — Nyona Matende Copy Share Image
“So, you know that group up there in the Planetarium then?’ The pistol continued. ‘Hey they say it’s a small world.’ ‘Are… — A.R. Merrydew Copy Share Image
I was trying for years to woo people through humour, but it seems flash cars are much easier. — Stephen Merchant Copy Share Image
“Let us find the dam snack bar," Zoe said. "We should eat while we can." Grover cracked a smile. "The dam snack… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“The last time everyone loved or at least liked everyone was when the world had a population of about 4.” — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
“Then viselike fingers clenched my throat, the stake was wrenched from my hand, and a sharp stabbing pain shot up my right… — Rachel Hawkins Copy Share Image
“Words were insufficient for the elevation of his [Mr Collins'] feelings; and he was obliged to walk about the room, while Elizabeth… — Jane Austen Copy Share Image
“Without inquiring too deeply into the causes which make it possible to find subjects of gaiety always close at hand, the proof… — Marcel Proust Copy Share Image
“It was the very worst kind of Banbury-Road house, depressing, with laurels. The front door was opened by a slut. I had… — Nancy Mitford Copy Share Image
“I was so attracted to him I could have peed myself right there on the spot, but I hadn't done anything like… — Harvard Lampoon Copy Share Image
“So it's off with the shellsuit and on with the Armanis, Bring out the champagne and the caviar sarnies” — Roger McGough Copy Share Image
“Losing your parent at a tender age is like losing everything thing. The love, care, support and what have you. It only… — Oziohu Sanni Copy Share Image
“The worst mistake a writer can make is to assume everyone has an imagination.” — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The ability to laugh at life is right at the top, with love and communication, in the hierarchy of our needs. Humour… — Sara Davidson Copy Share Image
“During the Bosnian war in the late 1990s, I spent several days traveling around the country with Susan Sontag and her son,… — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
“ Do You Come Here Often?' and 'Be Part of the Action' Have Become Clichéd "Coast Guard Sees Increasing Need for Icebreakers"—headline,… — James Taranto Copy Share Image
“Your relationship or marriage is dead or dying, if you almost always have to remind your partner to miss you (and/or they… — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
“Ennesby, get the Serial Peacemaker to the beach for dustoff." "Dustoff? You're going to run away from three guys?" "No, I'm going… — Howard Tayler Copy Share Image
If there is a god, I think he has a sense of humour. He does not require human beings to protect him… — James K. Morrow Copy Share Image
Humour is human. Why? Well, because the Philosopher, Aristotle, says so. — Simon Critchley Copy Share Image
“In lieu of Tasers, you'll have to hit me. Hard as you can. Then maybe some kind of fight-or-flight response will kick… — Adam Rex Copy Share Image
“Peter’s Diary Entry: But my eyes were opened when I saw a mother who loved her child so much that she would… — Spencer C Demetros Copy Share Image
The interesting thing is that you don't often meet a poet who doesn't have a sense of humour, and some of them… — Wendy Cope Copy Share Image
“A sturdy hold, but I think there's something up with the material.” — Pete Sortwell Copy Share Image
“Here you go, fellas. Piping hot...right out of the oven!' 'Is--Is that what I think it is?' 'It's your favourite! Custard pie… — Jeff Smith Copy Share Image
“I had wasted my life in the pursuit of a career, romance, financial independence and the best heels in town when it… — Tyne O'Connell Copy Share Image
“Gomst's mouth framed a 'no', but every other muscle in him said 'yes'. You'd think priests would be better liars, what with… — Mark Lawrence Copy Share Image
“We will never speak of your cadaverous girlfriend or murderous ways ever again.” — Elle Casey Copy Share Image
And I ask myself what it is about me that makes this wonderful, beautiful woman return. Is it because I'm pathetic, helpless… — Mohsin Hamid Copy Share Image
“Another oral exam, huh?' Peter said. 'Shut up, Peter,' said Valentine. 'You should relax and enjoy it,' said Peter. 'It could be… — Orson Scott Card Copy Share Image
“An Ass put on a Lion's skin and went About the foreset with much merriment, Scaring the foolish beasts by brooks and… — Aesop Copy Share Image