<B>A fresh selection of sharp, witty zingers gathered from both famous and utterly unknown (but very quotable) sources, by the editor of the popular <I>The 2,548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said</I></B> <P>Robert Byrne's quote books are widely praised as authoritative and accessible sources of sayings for any and all occasions. Byrne's own wit, diligent research, and creativity combine to form a fresh go-to reference that serves readers better than Google—no Wi-Fi required. <I>The 2,548 Wittiest Things Anybody Ever Said </I>is an all-new collection of clever quips and laugh-out-loud punch lines from Gracie Allen to Frank Zappa, on such topics as sex, divorce, religion, fashion, animals, and money: <P><B>STEVE MARTIN: </B><B>“I'd do anything for a good body except exercise and eat right.” </B><B></B><P><B>JON STEWART: </B><B>“War is God's way of teaching Americans geography.” </B><P><B>NORA EPHRON: </B><B>“Successful parents have adult children who can pay for their own psychoanalysis.” </B><P>This compilation, to be enjoyed by generations young and old, deserves a place of honor on every language lover's bookshelf.