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October 2, 1890 august 19, 1977 was an american comedian, actor, writer, stage, film, radio, and television star. Groucho marx and his brothers had an unmatched flair for comedy. Groucho marx books list of books by author groucho marx. Jan 14, 2020 groucho marx and his brothers had an unmatched flair for comedy. Selected writings of groucho marx an updated and expanded edition. I have nothing but respect for you and not much of that. Every time somebody turns on the set, i go into the other room and read a book. Effrontery, of the most lunatic, unsquelchable sort, was the chief stock in trade of groucho marx.
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He made feature films along with his siblings called. Outside the movie studios his impromptu antics often found friends at the end of his witty comebacks and insulting repartee, much to their public embarrassment. See all books authored by groucho marx, including groucho and me, and the groucho letters. These are the best and most popular groucho marx quotes. Grouchos jokes were written by the likes of george s. Groucho marx outside of a dog, a book is a mans best.
He would walk ten miles in the snow to chisel an orphan out of tuppence. Witty insults from famous people groucho marx, witty. Email friend from the moment i picked your book up until i put it down i was convulsed with laughter. This account of grouchos correspondence with eliot is among a number of revealing scenes in lee siegels groucho marx. Quotations by groucho marx, american comedian, born october 2, 1890. In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing. With oneliners that were often double entendres, groucho never cursed in any of his performances and said he never wanted to be known as a dirty comic. He is known as a master of quick wit and widely considered one of the best comedians of the modern era. Read groucho and me by groucho marx available from rakuten kobo. Then ifyou mn get the dog to go somewhere and read. Groucho and me by groucho marx meet your next favorite book. He was known for double meanings embedded in his oneliners, along with his everpresent cigar, prominent eyebrows, and glasses. The wit of groucho marx the witty insults and clever.
Aug 20, 1977 effrontery, of the most lunatic, unsquelchable sort, was the chief stock in trade of groucho marx. For example, groucho wanted to insult a woman so he said in her hearing. Quotations by groucho marx, american comedian, born october share with your friends. Ann richards about george bush a graceful taunt is worth a thousand insults. Margaret dumont in 1937, discussing a day at the races, her fifth of seven films with the marx brothers.
He may talk like an idiot, and look like an idiot, but dont let that fool you. Julius henry groucho marx was an american film star and comedian famous for his quick wit and rapid fire delivery of maliciously laced spiels. Dec 21, 2015 grouchos edition of that humor had a corollary. Beds is a short, entertaining read, and ill probably read it again because ive long been in love with the work of groucho marx. His rapidfire, often impromptu delivery of innuendoladen patter earned him many admirers and imitators.
Theres only two things you can start without a plan. However, it was groucho marx who became the reigning king of comedy in the 1940s. As the key man in the most celebrated brother act in motion pictures, he developed the insult. You know, id buy you a parachute if i knew it wouldnt open. He had 3 failed marriages and the women got younger as he got older.