Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Dave Barry Author

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jul 3, 1947
  • Died: Jul 22, 1913

David McAlister "Dave" Barry is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American author and columnist, who wrote a nationally syndicated humor column for The Miami Herald from 1983 to 2005. He has also written numerous books of humor and parody, as well as comedic novels.

The leading cause of death among fashion models is falling through street grates. death

We'll try to cooperate fully with the IRS, because, as citizens, we feel a strong patriotic duty not to go to jail. patriotism

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. St. Patrick's Day

Life is anything that dies when you stomp on it. life

The only kind of seafood I trust is the fish stick, a totally featureless fish that doesn't have eyeballs or fins. trust

I have been a gigantic Rolling Stones fan since approximately the Spanish-American War. war

It was Public Art, defined as art that is purchased by experts who are not spending their own personal money. art & money

Eating rice cakes is like chewing on a foam coffee cup, only less filling. food

The Internet: transforming society and shaping the future through chat. computers, future & society

I am not the only person who uses his computer mainly for the purpose of diddling with his computer. computers

It always rains on tents. Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles, against prevailing winds for the opportunity to rain on a tent. travel

The world is full of strange phenomena that cannot be explained by the laws of logic or science. Dennis Rodman is only one example. science

I believe that we parents must encourage our children to become educated, so they can get into a good college that we cannot afford. good

Bill Gates is a very rich man today... and do you want to know why? The answer is one word: versions. technology

The four building blocks of the universe are fire, water, gravel and vinyl. funny

As a child, I was more afraid of tetanus shots than, for example, Dracula. fear

It is a scientific fact that your body will not absorb cholesterol if you take it from another person's plate. funny

The problem with winter sports is that - follow me closely here - they generally take place in winter. sports

What I look forward to is continued immaturity followed by death. death

Your modern teenager is not about to listen to advice from an old person, defined as a person who remembers when there was no Velcro. teen

I want a pit crew... I hate the procedure I currently have to go through when I have car problems. car

Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. sports

Never assume that the guy understands that you and he have a relationship. relationship

The Internet is the most important single development in the history of human communication since the invention of call waiting. communication, history & technology

To an adolescent, there is nothing in the world more embarrassing than a parent. teen

Auto racing is boring except when a car is going at least 172 miles per hour upside down. car

Camping is nature's way of promoting the motel business. business & nature

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 other sayings from William Blake

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Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 quotes from Franz Grillparzer

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For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 other quotes from Storm Jameson

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To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 sayings from Victor Hugo

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