The Penguin Dictionary of Modern Humorous Quotations

by Fred Metcalf (Editor)

A collection of humorous quotations. It features quotations from Anon to Woody Allen ('Not only is there no God, but try getting a plumber at weekends'), Miss Piggy and Dorothy Parker, to Mae West ('to err is human, but it feels divine'), Morecambe and Wise and PG Wodehouse to Homer Simpson and Seinfeld.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Humor, Dictionaries, Language

373 pages, Paperback

First published February 3, 1987

Reviews

[Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not thrilled with the arrangement or sturdiness of this book, though the organization by theme ("Pregnancy," "Film," "Sin," etc.) can at times be useful.

[Darlene Messenger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Need a pithy quote? Something for the wedding speech? Or just a good laugh? This book is for you! Organized alphabetically by subject, it's easy to select something to add to a conversation or meeting when you've got this at hand. Won't fit in your pocket though, it's too big. I wanted a few quotations for my reading journal and this book was able to provide a few for my journal.

[Inggita · Rating 3 out of 5]

quite dangerous if you're reading it in the bus - and start laughing - you might miss your stop. gus Dur will appreciate it.

[Alana Muir · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a book of quotes. Some are good. Some are dull. It's as good as any other quote collection I've read.