“Ender began to eat, slowly and carefully, pretending not to notice he was the center of attention.” — Orson Scott Card Copy Share Image
For me it's the funniest show on TV. 'Benidorm' is such old-school, 'Carry On,' panto humour. It's so warm. — Martin Kemp Copy Share Image
The whole [Scotch] nation hitherto has been void of wit and humour, and even incapable of relishing it. — Horace Walpole Copy Share Image
Humour in its highest reach mingles with pathos: it voices sorrow for our human lot and reconciliation with it. — Stephen Leacock Copy Share Image
“You realise you’re going to owe me dinner after this, right?” “How does McDonald’s sound?” “Inadequate.” — Sarah Mayberry Copy Share Image
Fancy and humour, early and constantly indulged in, may expect an old age overrun with follies. — Isaac Watts Copy Share Image
“Don't look at me like that. This is a book about a sex scandal: did you really expect me to be a… — Laura Steven Copy Share Image
I have never understood why it should be considered derogatory to the Creator to suppose that he has a sense of humour. — William Ralph Inge Copy Share Image
“Putting a damp spoon back in the bowl is the tea-drinking equivalent of sharing a needle. And I did not want to… — Alan Partridge Copy Share Image
“Sokrates' wife, Xanthippe, had in antiquity a reputation as a shrew - but being married to such a man would have tried… — Hilary J. Deighton Copy Share Image
“He turned around, suddenly concerned. "Are you pregnant? Are you gay? I'd rather you were gay than pregnant. Unless you're pregnant. Then… — Rainbow Rowell Copy Share Image
In 1996, the players at the VSB tournament in Amsterdam sent me a card for my wedding with this dedication, 'Anand congrats… — Viswanathan Anand Copy Share Image
“She was the Goddess Who Must Not Be Named; those who sought her never found her, yet she was known to come… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
“It was a good thing that when it came to married men, she was a girl with a firm moral compass, or… — Kiran Manral Copy Share Image
“She shivered as he left her to go to the fire, and find water and cloths. He leaned into the light, and… — Kristin Cashore Copy Share Image
Humour very often consists of shrewd perceptions about people. It's usually fun at someone's expense. Nowadays if you're funny at anybody's expense… — Robertson Davies Copy Share Image
“Demalion, we’re alive.’ Pantera’s voice was unusually clipped, as if his patience had finally run to an end. ‘If we were trying… — M.C. Scott Copy Share Image
“He was sure people detested accountants; they were boring. In fact, he had put down his profession as an airline pilot on… — Max Nowaz Copy Share Image
“She didn't want the medi-techs. She wanted a fucking candy bar. [...] She reached down [...] and chose a Galaxy bar [...]… — J.D. Robb Copy Share Image
“You can't give her that!' she screamed. 'It's not safe!' IT'S A SWORD, said the Hogfather. THEY'RE NOT MEANT TO BE SAFE.… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
The people I grew up around who I really liked were quick on the draw. It always just wowed me. And my… — Drew Barrymore Copy Share Image
“We’ll see. Thanks for drawing your sword for me. I always had you down as a man to back the favourite.’ ‘So… — Joe Abercrombie Copy Share Image