`100 Quotes by Groucho Marx' is a collection of quips, thoughts, and reflections by one of comedy's greatest clowns.
From the classic "I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member" to lesser-known one-liners, it's a superb read for anyone with even the faintest interest in comedic art.
The perfect book for dipping in and out of, there are some wisecracks worth committing to memory, alongside some observations into the mind of the man behind the moustache.
Born in New York, Julius Henry `Groucho' Marx (1890 - 1977) was an American comedian and, some might say, stand-up philosopher.
Initially, Marx tried his hand at singing but proved "hopelessly average." Under his mother's guidance, he formed `The Marx Brothers,' with his siblings, Adolph, Leonard, Herbert, and Milton. Their breakthrough came in 1914 when, during a performance, a runaway donkey caught the audience's attention. On their return, Marx' quick-witted scolding won them over.
After a series of films, Marx pursued a solo career, appearing on TV, stage, radio, and the silver screen. In the character of Groucho, he created an iconic comic figure that is still imitated to this day.
Groucho Marx est un comédien américain faisant partie des Marx Brothers. Il crée un personnage arrogant usant de réparties à l'humour corrosif fait de Groucho l'un des acteurs les plus populaires des États-Unis. Ces 100 citations visent à donner accès à son oeuvre monumentale par une sélection de ses pensées les plus marquantes, dans un format accessible à tous. Une citation est plus qu'un extrait d'un propos, ce peut être un trait d'esprit, un résumé d'une pensée complexe, une maxime, une ouverture sur une réflexion plus profonde.
`300 Quotations from the Great Artists of the 20th Century' is a collection of wit and wisdom from some of the 20th century's greatest minds.
The cherry-picked selection of quotes includes musings from martial arts expert and actor Bruce Lee, actor and comedian Groucho Marx, and Irish Playwright, George Bernard Shaw.
This highly recommended collection is an inspiring, educational, and humorous listen, and will delight those who need some extra motivation or just a quick laugh.
George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) was an Irish playwright, critic, and political activist, best known for his works `Man and Superman', `Pygmalion' and `Saint Joan'. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925.
Julius Henry `Groucho' Marx (1890 - 1977) was an American comedian, actor, and writer, regarded as one of America's greatest comedians and a master of the one-liner. He is most famous for his Marx Brothers films, including `A Night at the Opera' and `Duck Soup'.
Bruce Lee (1940 -1973) was a Hong Kong born American martial arts expert, actor and director, best remembered for his martial arts films, including `Fist of Fury'.
A collection guaranteed to put a smile on your face, `500 Quotes of Humour' features the sharp wit and wisdom of the likes of Oscar Wilde, Albert Einstein, George Bernard Shaw, Groucho Marx, and Woody Allen.
Some of the leading figures in their fields, these writers, actors, comedians, physicists, and playwrights are responsible for some of the most humorous quotes of all time.
They are collected together in this hilarious volume that is ideal for those looking for a quick laugh.
Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) is one of the most celebrated writers in history and is best known for his novels `The Picture of Dorian Gray', and `The Importance of Being Earnest'. Woody Allen (1935- )is a celebrated writer, director, comedian, and actor, famous for films such as `Manhattan', `Annie Hall', and `Hannah and Her Sisters'.
Groucho Marx (1890-1977) was a comedian, writer, and actor, famous for his sharp wit and his many films which include `Duck Soup' and `A Night at the Opera.' Albert Einstein was one of the greatest and most influential physicists of all time. He is best known for developing the theory of relativity. George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was an Irish playwright and political activist, famous for his plays such as `Pygmalion' and `Man and Superman'.
