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This edition of ""The Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations"" contains over 5000 quotations hand-picked by the writer and broadcaster Ned Sherrin. It contains a wide coverage of themes such as autobiography, awards and prizes, parties, presidents, smoking and tennis. From sharp one-liners to witty quips, there are quotations from classic humorists such as Mae West, Oscar Wilde and Groucho Marx, to today's well known comedians and wits including Dick Vosburgh, Maureen Lipman, Tracey Ullman, Ben Elton and Ian Hislop. There are also quotations from famous luminaries from walks of life other than comedy, from Samuel Johnson to Tennessee Williams, and Albert Einstein to the Duke of Wellington. The dictionary includes details of where each quotation comes from, who said it, where and when, an author index allowing you at a glance to establish who said what and a detailed keyword index.

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From an international group of writers, humorists, actors, and public figures, Sherrin has collected almost 6000 quotes, some witty puns and one-liners and some possibly insulting. Along with traditional favorites such as Mark Twain, Mae West, and Shakespeare, this new edition updates the 1996 edition with more contemporary figures, such as Madonna, Jay Leno, and Mick Jagger.... Covering a wide range of themes, authors, and time periods, this source is excellent for public speakers, writers, trivia buffs, and those who love to laugh. Highly recommended. --Library Journal Thanks go to Ned Sherin, the BBC satirist, for researching and compiling the lines that get smiles and some belly laughs. --Gary Stevens, WCBS Radio Passes the test...The discovery of lines that are simply falling-down hilarious. --Seattle Times<br> For those who are often looking for quality quotations, this book is sure to be a hit. Because it covers such a wide range of personalities, from historical to modern and from subtle to outrageous, this book will appeal to a wide audience. It will be a welcome addition to many public libraries. --American Reference Book Annual 2002<br> The wit across the 512 pages here is sourced and provided context by category and author, a treasure for speaker, academic, or random reader. --The Virginian-Pilot Need a witty quote to use in a speech or to impress a friend? The Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations is a good place to start. --Syracuse Post-Standard<br> The entire work is quite thorough. --Booklist<br>

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Ned Sherrin is presenter of BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends, a weekly satirical round-up of international news. He was the producer and director of the ground-breaking television comedy show, That Was The Week That Was, and has written extensively for stage and screen.

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