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Quote by James Boswell
For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry s

For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation. – James Boswell

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I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything. – James Boswell

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I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends. – James Boswell

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I genuinely liked all of the cast members very much. Steve had a wicked sense of humor. I remember Russell coming to my rescue, once. I watched Eric evolve before everyones eyes. Maurice loved what he did, so. He treated his character with respect, down to the costuming. – Madeleine Stowe

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I failed to fulfill what should have been an interesting role. I couldnt take their formula and bring what I had, my humor, my ideas, and make it my own. – Dianne Wiest

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My life is part humor, part roses, part thorns. – Bret Michaels

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Newspaper people, once celebrated as founts of ribald humor and uncouth fun, have of late lost all their gaiety, and small wonder. – Russell Baker

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I have never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude. We are for the most part more lonely when we go abroad among men than when we stay in our chambers. A man thinking or working is always alone, let him be where he will. – Henry David Thoreau

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