As quoted in Halliwell's Filmgoer's Companion (1988) by Leslie Halliwell, p. 622
“Bob Hope: Put your head back through there, or I'll start handing out baseballs to the audience.”
Jack Benny (1894–1974) comedian, vaudeville performer, and radio, television, and film actor
The Jack Benny Program (Radio: 1932-1955), The Jack Benny Program (Television: 1950-1965)
Chuck Palahniuk (1962) American novelist, essayist
On what sets him apart from others in his genre. <br class="br"> Online chat transcript http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=599285, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2007-05-01)
“You must not dither - swim like you're running through a minefield.”
Lewis Pugh (1969) Environmental campaigner, maritime lawyer and endurance swimmer
Outside Magazine, 13 April 2009 http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/dropping-in/The-Ice-Bear-Cometh.html?page=all <br class="br">Speaking & Features
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (1945) Brazilian politician, 35th president of Brazil
&ndash; during a speech in São Luís, the capital of the Brazilian state of Maranhão. After recognizing he cursed, he stated: "Of course I cursed. Tomorrow, commentators of the major newspapers will say that Lula cursed, but I'm aware that they curse more than I do everyday, and I'm aware of how the poor people of this country live. <br class="br"> "Quero tirar o povo da merda", diz Lula; watch http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/videocasts/ult10038u664689.shtml, at folha.uol.com, 10.12.2009
Kingsley Amis (1922–1995) English novelist, poet, critic, teacher
Ronnie Appleyard to Simon (Simona) Quick in Ch. 4, p. 254
I Want It Now (1968)
“(Windows work two ways, mirrors one way.)
You never walk through mirrors or swim through windows.”
Jim Morrison (1943–1971) lead singer of The Doors
The Lords and the New Creatures: Poems (1969), The Lords: Notes on Vision
“All through your Army careers, you men have bitched about what you call "chicken shit drilling."”
George S. Patton (1885–1945) United States Army general
That, like everything else in this Army, has a definite purpose. That purpose is alertness. Alertness must be bred into every soldier. I don't give a fuck for a man who's not always on his toes. You men are veterans or you wouldn't be here. You are ready for what's to come.
Speech to the Third Army (1944)
“Jack: [poking his head through the stage curtains] Bob, will you please give me my pants back?”
Jack Benny (1894–1974) comedian, vaudeville performer, and radio, television, and film actor
The Jack Benny Program (Radio: 1932-1955), The Jack Benny Program (Television: 1950-1965)
Variant: Don Wilson: [Poking his head through the curtains] Bob, Bob, quick, give me Jack's pants!
