Arthur Smith quotes - page 2

The pun exists in a social and political void, caring nothing for the issues of its day, content merely to display itself in its small cleverness. (Arthur Smith)
Comedy ages quicker than tragedy, to the extent that we can't know if the 10 commandments may originally have been 10 hilarious one-liners. View quote
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Listening to Chris Moyles on Radio 1 is the most miserable thing any human being can do, but attending awards ceremonies isn't far behind. View quote
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It's worth turning up to an awards gig if you know you've won one but, since you never do know, it's not worth it. View quote
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About every four years, someone says to me, 'I've got a friend who looks exactly like you.' What can you say to this? View quote
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My sister-in-law believes that few narratives are so tightly constructed that you can't skip boring bits and still keep abreast of what's going on. View quote
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Don Quixote's 'Delusions' is an excellent read - far better than my own forthcoming travel book, 'Walking Backwards Across Tuscany.' View quote
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I'm an armchair kind of guy, especially when it's raining, which it always is and always will be. View quote
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