
Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations
Ned Sherrin(Author)
Oxford University Press
3rd Edition
Published on 1. December 2005
Book
Hardback
560 pages
978-0-19-861004-5 (ISBN)
Description
This hilarious collection of humorous quotations, full of wisecracks and wit, snappy comments and inspired fantasy, has been specially chosen by Ned Sherrin. Now with even more quotes on more subjects: from Gambling to Hollywood, from Diets to Shopping. Find the best lines from your favourite jokesters and wordsmiths, add that extra something to a speech or presentation, or just enjoy a good laugh. 'If God had wanted us to bend over, He would have put diamonds on the floor.' Joan Rivers on Health 'It's hard to be funny when you have to be clean.' Mae West on Humour 'Don't get mad, get everything.' Ivana Trump on Marriage 'They misunderestimated me.' George W. Bush on Self-Knowledge 'If it's shiny, I buy it.' Graham Norton on Shopping 'Whales get killed only when they spout.' Denis Thatcher on BSpeeches
Reviews / Votes
As always this companion instructs through laughter Contemporary Review Buy the book. The Beachcomber, Daily ExpressMore details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 165 mm
Weight
989 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-861004-5 (9780198610045)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Ned Sherrin
Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations
Book
12/2007
3rd Edition
Oxford University Press
€16.11
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Previous edition

Ned Sherrin
The Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations
Book
10/2004
2nd Edition
Oxford University Press
€12.39
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Content
Introduction; How to Use the Dictionary; List of Themes; Quotations; Author Index; Keyword Index