Quips& Quotes

“Acting is merely the art of keeping a large group of people from coughing.” – Sir Ralph Richardson, quoted in the Times

“There is no crisis so terrible that it can’t be improved by a brisk touch of housework.” – Jane Shilling in the Telegraph

“Put hope in their brains, not dope in their veins.” – Jesse Jackson, quoted by Michelle Obama

“It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realise just how much you love them.”

– Agatha Christie, quoted in the Week

“We are living in a massive deforestation of film culture.” – director Guillermo del Toro

“You should not have any guilt about pleasure. You should only ever feel guilt if you don’t take pleasure.” – Nigella Lawson

“No word what former Attorney General Jeff Sessions is going to do next; I assume he’s going to spend more time with his family-separation policy.” – The Late Show’s Stephen Colbert

“Is there a better feeling than the sadness of finishing a good book?” – literary agent Jonny Geller

“Trump gave himself an A+. I gotta say, with grades like that I think he should be allowed to skip a couple years and graduate early.” – British comedian James Corden

“Nothing you wear is more important than your smile.” – US actress Connie Stevens