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(July 1976)

I love surprises--as long as I'm ready for them.

God made me on a morning when he had nothing else to do.

(1898—1963)

English author

You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.

(1956--)

U.S. comedienne

I'm not into working out. My philosophy: No pain, no pain.

U.S. cartoonist & copywriter

Thirty-five is when you finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart.

(1775—1834)

British poet

I am determined my children shall be brought up in their father's religion, if they can find out what it is.

(1775—1834)

English poet

Asparagus inspires gentle thoughts.

(1775—1834)

English poet

I always arrive late at the office, but I make up for it by leaving early.

(1775—1834)

English poet, in 1822

My theory is to enjoy life, but the practice is against it.

(1775—1834)

Essays of Elia

I have been trying all my life to like Scotchmen, and am obliged to desist from the experiment in despair.