Ned Sherrin Bücher

Furnishes nearly five thousand humorous quotations, including classic one-liners, quips, and put-downs by Grouch Marx, Oscar Wilde, P.J. O'Rourke, Dorothy Parker, Jane Austen, Shakespeare, and others

Doran, Amanda-Jane, Punchlines - 150 years of humorous writing in Punch. London, HarperCollins, 1991. 26cm. XII, 371 pages. Original hardcover with dustjacket in protective mylar. Excellent, close to new condition with only minor signs of external wear. Includes work by authors / comedians such as: John Bentjemen / Mary Dunn / Graham Greene / Melvyn bragg / Stevie Smith / William Boyd / Robert Graves / etc.

In this rollicking collection, the late writer and satirist Ned Sherrin presents over 5,000 quotations from a diverse array of humorists and pundits, including Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Groucho Marx, and Monty Python. The quotes are organized under more than 200 headings, covering topics from Actors and Acting—featuring Dorothy Parker's quip about Katherine Hepburn—to Youth, highlighted by Fran Lebowitz's witty observation on teenage life. This expanded edition includes a wider range of subjects, from Weddings to the Supernatural, and features memorable lines like President Bush's "They misunderestimated me" and Jay Leno's take on drafting a Constitution for Iraq. The compilation also offers an index of authors for easy reference, allowing readers to follow their favorite humorists throughout the book. With contributions from comedians, playwrights, novelists, and various other figures, the collection showcases humor in all its forms—from dry to sly and subtle to wacky. It serves as an ideal resource for public speakers, writers, and anyone who appreciates a clever line or a sharp pun.