Raymond Carver (1938–1988) American short story author and poet
Source: Where I'm Calling From: New and Selected Stories
Patrick Barkham (September 9, 2006) "Here's Jimmy!: Jimmy Carr as Jack Nicholson in The Shining", The Guardian.
Raymond Carver (1938–1988) American short story author and poet
Source: Where I'm Calling From: New and Selected Stories
Elton John (1947) English rock singer-songwriter, composer and pianist
Ballad of a Well-Known Gun
Song lyrics, Tumbleweed Connection (1970)
Max Bygraves (1922–2012) Singer, comedian, actor
Deprecating modern comedians; Metro, 2002 http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/interviews/202-max-bygraves#ixzz1hg6bdBeK
“Oh, did you expect me to play fair?" Cupid laughed. "I am the god of love. I am never fair.”
Rick Riordan book The House of Hades
Source: The House of Hades
Miranda July (1974) American performance artist, musician and writer
Source: No One Belongs Here More Than You
George W. Bush (1946) 43rd President of the United States
Press conference http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2001/10/20011011-7.html, in response to reporter asking why he hasn't called for any sacrifices from the American people (in the war on terror), and whether he intends to do so. (October 11, 2001) <br class="br">2000s, 2001
Dan Fogelberg (1951–2007) singer-songwriter, musician
Hearts and Crafts.
Song lyrics, Portrait - The Music of Dan Fogelberg (1997)
“So now I get the scepter?" Jason asked.
Cupid laughed.”
Rick Riordan book The House of Hades
Source: The House of Hades
Tamsin Greig (1966) English actress
About getting her first laughs, during a production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible.
From an interview with the Telegraph, "Seriously funny."