Quick Quips

RD APRI L 1988 AND RD DECEMBER 1970

Son looking at kite with father: “What do you mean run with it? Doesn’t it have any batteries?” Stewart, King Features

Little girl to parents bringing home new baby: “Sure I wanted a brother – but I didn’t want him necessarily to live here.” Hoest, in PARADE

Teenager to mother: “Gee whiz, Mum, ‘wanting to make the world a better place to live in’ and ‘cleaning up one’s room’ are two different things.” Leo Garel, King Features