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DescriptionWriter, broadcaster, and wit Gyles Brandreth has completely revised Ned Sherrin's classic collection of wisecracks, one-liners, and anecdotes. With over 1,000 new quotations from all media, it's easy to find hilarious quotes on subjects ranging from Argument to Diets, from Computers to The Weather. Add sparkle to your speeches and presentations, or just enjoy a good laugh in company with Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Joan Rivers, Kathy Lette, Frankie Boyle, and friends. Reviews'Just the source for a quote to enhance any speech or piece of writing, whatever your subject. ' Writing Magazine 'the BEST bedside book in the world. ' Vulpes Libris 'A perfect Christmas gift for just about anyone with a sense of humour.' Welsh Border Life 'Reviews from previous edition The ultimate guide to the sharpest, wryest and wittiest quips, put-downs and one-liners' Romford Recorder 'However you like your humour, there will be something here for you and I defy you to leaf through it and find nothing to bring a smile to the lips.' Herts Advertiser 'Does not disappoint... a brilliant manual for writers, after-dinner speakers and best men' South Wales Evening Post Author descriptionGyles Brandreth is a high profile comedian, writer, reporter on The One Show and keen participant in radio and TV quiz shows. Table of contentsIntroduction How to Use the Dictionary List of Themes Dictionary Author Index Keyword Index |