Proof that insulting people is a lost art:
“He had delusions of adequacy.” – Walter Kerr
“He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends.” – Oscar Wilde
“I’m so miserable without you; it’s almost like having you here.” – Stephen Bishop
“He’s a self-made man and worships his creator.” – John Bright
“He’s not only dull himself; he causes dullness in others.” – Samuel Johnson
“Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.” – Oscar Wilde
“He uses statistics as a drunkard uses lamp-posts; for support rather than illumination.” – Andrew Lang
“He has Van Gogh’s ear for music.” – Billy Wilder
“I’ve had a perfectly wonderful evening. But I’m afraid this wasn’t it.” – Groucho Marx
Shaw: “Enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend, if you have one.”
Churchill: “Cannot possibly attend first night, will attend second, if there is one.”
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