Quotes & anectdotes from the wise, the foolish, the courageous & the drunk

Gracie Allen Radio personality

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jul 26, 1895
  • Died: Aug 27, 1964

Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie "Gracie" Allen, was an American comedienne who became internationally famous as the zany partner and comic foil of husband George Burns. For contributions to the television industry, Gracie Allen was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6672 Hollywood Boulevard. She and George Burns are also both members of the Television Hall of Fame, having earned joint induction in 1988.

This used to be a government of checks and balances. Now it's all checks and no balances. government

Smartness runs in my family. When I went to school I was so smart my teacher was in my class for five years. family, intelligence & teacher

When my mother had to get dinner for 8 she'd just make enough for 16 and only serve half. Mother's Day

St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2025

There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 sayings from John Millington Synge

3 sayings from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats

28 wisdom & wit from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 sayings from Dave Barry

27 sayings from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 quotes from Winston Churchill

74 quotes from Winston Churchill