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“It's both funny and sad which seem to me to be the two basic ingredients of good comedy.”

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Tony Hancock was a celebrated British comedian, recognized for his distinctive style and sharp wit. He achieved widespread popularity through his radio and television performances, especially in the iconic BBC series 'Hancock's Half Hour'. Hancock's unique brand of humor, characterized by his self-deprecating and often absurd character, made him a cherished figure in British comedy. more

“In Washington, as we learned from the White House transcripts, a president may speak of kicking butts, call a problem a can of worms, decide not to be in the position of basically hunkering down, anticipate something hitting the fan, propose to tough it through, sight minefields down the road, see somebody playing hard ball, claim political savvy, and wonder what stroke some of his associates have with others.”

Source: Strictly Speaking: Will america be the Death of English?

“Abraham Lincoln was on the side of the social scientists when he said, "God must have loved the people of lower and middle socioeconomic status, because he made such a multiplicity of them.”

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Book:Strictly Speaking: Will america be the Death of English?

Source: Strictly Speaking: Will america be the Death of English?

“Many Americans feel themselves inferior in the presence of anyone with an English accent, which is why an English accent has become fashionable in television commercials; it is thought to sound authoritative.”

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Book:Strictly Speaking: Will america be the Death of English?

Source: Strictly Speaking: Will america be the Death of English?

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