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Tom Lehrer: Idézetek angolul

“Oh, the white folks hate the black folks,
And the black folks hate the white folks;
To hate all but the right folks
Is an old established rule.”

"National Brotherhood Week"
That Was the Year That Was (1965)
Változat: Oh, the poor folks hate the rich folks,
And the rich folks hate the poor folks.
All of my folks hate all of your folks,
It's American as apple pie.

“Political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.”

On the awarding of the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize to Henry Kissinger, and Lê Ðức Thọ; one of his most quoted quips, it is often mentioned in articles and interviews, including "Stop clapping, this is serious" in Sydney Morning Herald (1 March 2003) http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/02/28/1046407753895.html

“People are stupider than anybody.”

AV Club interview (2000)

“You know, of all the songs I have ever sung, that is the one I've had the most requests not to.”

Afterword to "I Hold Your Hand In Mine"
Songs by Tom Lehrer (1953)

“Step up and shake the hand
Of someone you can't stand,
You can tolerate him if you try!”

"National Brotherhood Week"
That Was the Year That Was (1965)