"English humor resembles the Loch Ness Monster in that both are famous but there is a strong suspicion that neither exists."

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Source : George Mikes (2016). “English Humour for Beginners”, p.7, Penguin UK

George Mikes

#Strong Quotes #Suspicion Quotes

“Circumstances do not make the man, they reveal him.”
“When I'm working on a novel of my own, I try to read mostly nonfiction, although sometimes I break down and peek at something else.”
“Infidelity is a deal breaker for me. I've broken up with people over it. You can't do monogamy 90 percent of the time.”
“If it seems like you are playing around and not practicing, that's when you know you really love it.”
“Sweat equity is the most valuable equity there is. Know your business and industry better than anyone else in the world. Love what you do or don't do it.”
“Certainly my parents were a huge influence. They always expected the most out of all of us. And expected us to do our very best. I'm thankful to them for allowing me to do what I wanted to do.”
“I did not want to leave the Mets and I did not want to leave New York.”
“I think it is that parents just don't kick their kids out the door as much as they used to. I think the demise of sandlot sports has had a lot to do with it.”

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