Return of the Portable Curmudgeon

by Jon Winokur (Editor)

When turning the other cheek just won't do, try fighting back with the cantankerous remarks of some of the crustiest, grouchiest, and cleverest curmudgeons of all time. Profiles of three world-class wordsmiths--Alexander Woollcott, Oscar Wilde, and Robert Benchley--plus interviews with a variety of caustic commentators make this a collection of barbed remarks second to none.

Genres: Humor, Nonfiction, Reference, Anthologies

338 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Jon Winokur (b. Aug. 5, 1947) is an American writer and editor. Born in Detroit, the son of Martin M. and Elinor Winokur, he attended Temple University (BA, 1970) and the University of West Los Angeles (JD, 1980). He lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews

[Dick Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great collection of generally hilarious anecdotes and quotations along with a few short biographies and interviews. What I noted was that most of the material was not new, that is, from within the last thirty years, which is probably a commentary on the collective education and speaking abilities of people in the world today.

[Martin Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

excellent escape when you want just a brief distraction, or have a few minutes. wonderful quotes and essays sprinkled throughout on a variety of subjects. Some funny, some though provoking. Some both.

[M.A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book will CHANGE YOUR LIFE. OK, maybe not, but it will inspire the cynical, elitist, withering humor you will need to deal with the world going to pot. BEWARE: may cause an inability to suffer fools, which will be bad for your career and social life.

[Dean · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a fast and simple read, but very entertaining, especially since I've been a curmudgeon for 30 years or more.
It's a book that can be picke up a month later and still be just as entertaining as the first time.

[Tim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as rich in its cranky humor as the original, but it still put a smile on my face.

[SmarterLilac · Rating 4 out of 5]

Superb. Really love this one a lot. Filled with biting, incisive observations about life, the universe and everything.