Quote by Dorothy Parker
Wit has truth in it; wise-cracking is simply calisthenics with wor

Wit has truth in it; wise-cracking is simply calisthenics with words. – Dorothy Parker

Other quotes by Dorothy Parker

Drink, and dance and laugh and lie, love the reeling midnight through, for tomorrow we shall die! (But, alas, we never do.) – Dorothy Parker

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He Robert Benchley and I had an office so tiny that an inch smaller and it would have been adultery. – Dorothy Parker

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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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The combination of landing the biggest interview of my career and having a drill in my back reminds me that God only gives us what we can handle and that it helps to have a good sense of humor when we run smack into the absurdity of life. – Robin Roberts

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Ill let you in on a secret: I cant stand Jay Ward. I hate being compared to Rocky and Bullwinkle. Its just a different style of humor. – John Kricfalusi

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I think Ive learned that if you want to be successful, you have to tell your story honestly and from your heart – and I think a healthy sense of humor doesnt hurt either. – Dorothea Benton Frank

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