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Art Buchwald

columnist, essayist, writer, screenwriter, journalist, playwright

1925  – 2007

Arthur Buchwald was an American humorist best known for his column in The Washington Post. At the height of his popularity, it was published nationwide as a syndicated column in more than 500 newspapers. His column focused on political satire and commentary.

All Quotes by Art Buchwald

“Men and women cannot live by bread alone. They must also tinkle. Show me someone who has no trouble tinkling, and I will show you a happy and rich person.”
— Art Buchwald
“I like champagne—because it always tastes like my foot's asleep.”
— Art Buchwald
“A bad liver is to a Frenchman what a nervous breakdown is to an American. Everyone has had one and everyone wants to talk about it.”
— Art Buchwald
“The powder is mixed with water and tastes exactly like powder mixed with water.”
— Art Buchwald
“Every time you think television has hit its lowest ebb, a new...program comes along to make you wonder where you thought the ebb was.”
— Art Buchwald
“People are broad-minded. They'll accept the fact that a person can be an alcoholic, a dope fiend, a wife beater and even a newspaperman, but if a man doesn't drive, there's something wrong with him.”
— Art Buchwald
“You can't make up anything anymore. The world itself is a satire. All you're doing is recording it.”
— Art Buchwald
“Just when you think there's nothing to write about, Nixon says, "I am not a crook." Jimmy Carter says, "I have lusted after women in my heart." President Reagan says, "I have just taken a urinalysis test, and I am not on dope."”
— Art Buchwald
“If you attack the establishment long enough and hard enough, they will make you a member of it.”
— Art Buchwald
“People ask what I am really trying to do with humor. The answer is, "I'm getting even." … For me, being funny is the best revenge.”
— Art Buchwald
“Don't commit suicide, because you might change your mind two weeks later.”
— Art Buchwald
“Whether it's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.”
— Art Buchwald
“I just don't want to die the same day Castro dies.”
— Art Buchwald
“Whether it's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.”
— Art Buchwald
“Men and women cannot live by bread alone. They must also tinkle. Show me someone who has no trouble tinkling, and I will show you a happy and rich person.”
— Art Buchwald
“This is a wonderful way to celebrate an 80th birthday... I wanted to be 65 again, but they wouldn't let me - Homeland Security.”
— Art Buchwald
“Men and women cannot live by bread alone. They must also tinkle. Show me someone who has no trouble tinkling, and I will show you a happy and rich person.”
— Art Buchwald