A Conversation for Wit
George Bernard Shaw
bludragon, aka the Dragon Queen of Damogran Started conversation Sep 21, 1999
The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.
Where are you getting them from?
bludragon, aka the Dragon Queen of Damogran Posted Sep 22, 1999
I LOVE acerbic quotes. [obviously] I do calligraphy of the best ones and frame them. Hang them about at random for inspiration.
I used to have a quote of the day calendar that was full of them. I got one each year until they quit making them. but I saved all the quotes. The best part is seeing who actually said something.
Another favourite source is "the Portable Curmudgeon" compiled by Jon Winokur [New American Library, 1987] also published in Canada. There's a whole bunch 'Curmudgeon' titles, but the first one is my favorite.
What all this proved to me was that my favourite, best, and most versitile and prolific wit was without a doubt, Oscar Wilde.
Where are you getting them from?
Merkin Posted Sep 22, 1999
Cool, I sahll have to try and track down a copy of it. Might be a good excuse to finally try out Amazon! I too love the art of the witty comeback, and among my friends it is one of the few sports we practice! 
Where are you getting them from?
bludragon, aka the Dragon Queen of Damogran Posted Sep 22, 1999
It IS available. In paperback. There is also a new one called Return of the Portable Curmudgeon [1995]
The Portable Curmudgeon by Jon Winokur
$11.95
Reprint (October 1992)
Plume
ISBN: 0452266688
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