“Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease.”
“That depends, Sir,” said Disraeli,
“on whether I embrace your policies or your mistress.”
“He had delusions of adequacy.” - Walter Kerr
“A modest little person, with much to be modest about.” - Winston Churchill
“I’ve just learned about his illness. Let’s hope it’s nothing trivial.” - Irvin S. Cobb
“There’s nothing wrong with you that reincarnation won’t cure.” Jack E. Leonard
The Disraeli quote was the BEST. Actually quite HILARIOUS especially since he came up with it on the spur of the moment.
“Thank you for sending me a copy of your book; I’ll waste no time reading it.” – Moses Hadas
“I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend…. if you have one.” – George Bernard Shaw to Winston Churchill. “Cannot possibly attend first night, will attend second… if there is one.” – Winston Churchill, in response.
“He is a self-made man and worships his creator.” – John Bright
“He has Van Gogh’s ear for music.” – Billy Wilder
I also like what then Governor Ronald Reagan told Bob Hope: “I am happy to announce that the California Legislature passed a resolution declaring you an outstanding citizen of this state. ...I vetoed it.”