Humour Quote by Elizabeth George
““He was shaking so badly, we could have used him to make martinis for James Bond.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Great Deliverance, 1997
The line uses hyperbole to convey extreme shaking, implying the person was so unsteady they could be turned into a cocktail ingredient.
In simple terms: Extreme shaking described humorously.
Key Takeaway
Recognize exaggeration as a comedic tool.
Themes
humor
exaggeration
vulnerability
creativity
Mood
playful
light‑hearted
Type
fiction
humorous
When to use this quote
- stand‑up comedy
- writing classes
- social storytelling
- stress relief
Key Concepts
hyperbole
comic relief
characterization
Questions to Reflect On
- When is hyperbole appropriate in storytelling?
- How does humor affect empathy for the subject?
A Different Perspective
Exaggeration may trivialize genuine distress.
