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Quote by Roberto Fontanarrosa

“El humor no debe ser risa. Sí, sonrisa. Y, de ser posible, llanto amargo.”

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Roberto Fontanarrosa, born on November 26, 1944, was an Argentine cartoonist known for his unique humor style and profound social commentary. His works have won wide acclaim among readers both in Argentina and internationally. more

“Isabel observed an etiquette of the telephone: a call before eight in the morning was an emergency; between eight and nine it was an intrusion; thereafter calls could be made until ten in the evening, although anything after nine-thirty required an apology for the disturbance. After ten one was into emergency time again.”

Calls Telephone Calls Telephone Etiquette

Book:The Sunday Philosophy Club

Source: The Sunday Philosophy Club

“Every time the telephone rings, you feel a frisson of excitement. The call is almost never exciting, but it is in our character to keep on believing.”

Telephone Telephone Calls

Book:The Secret Life of Girls

Source: The Secret Life of Girls

“Just like I said to Bill Clinton years ago: "drop the pan and plug in some porn, babe!" And then he hung up!”

Humor Advice Dark Humor Porn Bill Clinton Telephone Calls

Book:Quotes and Thoughts

Source: Quotes and Thoughts

“[…] the caller might say abruptly, 'Whoozis?' In that case I would say grandly, '*Whom* are you calling, sir?' And he would hang up immediately without even an expletive. Of all the four-letter words I know, the speediest turn-off in such circumstances is *whom*.”

Turn Off Misanthropy Four Letter Words Whom Telephone Calls

Book:The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts

Source: The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts

“Christmas is for families, friends and strangers. It's a time to forget our troubles. It's a time to open our hearts and our minds to those around us. It is more than a religious overtone. It is a joyous time to welcome happiness into our lives.”

Happiness Christmas Anthony T Hincks Holidays Father Christmas Christmas Pageant Zmas

Author:Anthony T. Hincks

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