George Carlin What do dogs do on their day off?; Can't lie around – that's their job! Dogs lead a nice life. You never see a dog with a wristwatch. A dog has no shame. If he can do it, you can watch. Your dog... Read more →
"A photographer went to a socialite party in New York. As he entered the front door, the host said 'I love your pictures - they're wonderful; you must have a fantastic camera.' He said nothing until dinner was finished, then: 'That was a wonderful dinner;... Read more →
Steven Wright "You can't have everything. Where would you put it?" Steven Wright autobiography from his website: Steven Wright Biography I was born. When I was 23 I started telling jokes. Then I started going on television and doing films. That's still what I am... Read more →
Oscar Levant in An American in Paris (1951) "Behind the phony tinsel of Hollywood lies the real tinsel." Oscar Levant (December 27, 1906 – August 14, 1972) was an American pianist, composer, author, comedian, and actor. He was more famous for his mordant character and... Read more →
Victor Borge Victor Borge 1909-2000 "I only know two pieces; one is 'Clair de Lune' and the other one isn't." Victor Borge from VictorBorge.com: Victor Borge, born Børge Rosenbaum, was a great entertainer, a humorist and world-class pianist. Known as the Great Dane and the... Read more →
I frequently drive near the Clay County town of Penney Farms, Florida. As I pass the signs, I always think of Raabe. I was sad to read of his passing. Meinhardt Raabe, 'Wizard of Oz' Munchkin actor, dies at 94 Original Munchkin Meinhardt Raabe attends... Read more →
Will Rogers "The best doctor in the world is the veterinarian. He can't ask his patients what is the matter-he's got to just know." Will Rogers (William Penn Adair Rogers) The youngest of eight children, William Penn Adair Rogers was born on November 4, 1879... Read more →
W C Fields "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with." William Claude Dukenfield, known as W. C. Fields (29 January 1880 – 25 December 1946) was an American comedian, actor, juggler and writer. Fields created one of the great American... Read more →
Orson Welles "My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people." From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985), best known as Orson Welles was an American film director, writer,... Read more →
Will Rogers (left) with his friend Kin Hubbard, Image from the Hubbard manuscript collection © Soundscapes "Now and then an innocent man is sent to the legislature." Kin Hubbard Frank McKinney Hubbard (born 1 September 1868 in Bellefontaine, Ohio - died: 26 December 1930 in... Read more →