Quip & Quirk
🎙️ 🤣Quip & Quirk: Revelations in Raillery and Rhetoric 📚✒️ Greetings, fellow seekers of the whimsical and the witty! You've tuned into 'Quip & Quirk,' the enchanting auditory excursion into the kaleidoscopic realm of jest, jive, and jocularity. Here, we meander through the labyrinthine alleys of wordplay, humor, and the deliciously ironic, guided by the luminous minds of famed folks from a mosaic of disciplines. Embark with us on this fanciful odyssey to unearth the sparkling quips, chuckle-worthy tales, and mind-bending conundrums that have woven the tapestry of renown for our iconic subjects. For aficionados of linguistic gymnastics, lovers of the laughable, and connoisseurs of life's unexpected twists, 'Quip & Quirk' promises to be your sanctum of mirth and enlightenment, a daily haven where laughter meets profundity. 🌟🎭✨
Episodes
"You don't appreciate a lot of stuff in school until you get older. Little things like being spanked every day by a middle-aged woman: Stuff you pay good money for in later life."
And that’s a wrap for "Quick and Quirk" with the ever-quirky Emo Philips! But don’t despair—there’s more fun on the way! Brighten someone’s day with not one, but TWO interactive Kindle ebooks, each packed with 100 zinger quotes and jaw-dropping images. It’...
And that’s a wrap for "Quick and Quirk" with the ever-quirky Emo Philips! But don’t despair—there’s more fun on the way! Brighten someone’s day with not one, but TWO interactive Kindle ebooks, each packed with 100 zinger quotes and jaw-dropping images. It’...
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"I was in a bar the other night hopping from bar stool to bar stool, trying to get lucky, but there wasn't any gum under any of them."
Emo Philips is an American comedian known for his distinctive high-pitched voice and surreal, absurdist humor. He has been a prominent figure in stand-up comedy since the 1980s, delivering witty one-liners and darkly humorous observations. This gem hails from quip and quirk, revelations in railery an...
Emo Philips is an American comedian known for his distinctive high-pitched voice and surreal, absurdist humor. He has been a prominent figure in stand-up comedy since the 1980s, delivering witty one-liners and darkly humorous observations. This gem hails from quip and quirk, revelations in railery an...
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August 29, 2024 • 55 secs
"If you have to tell them who you are, you aren't anybody."
Gregory Peck was a legendary American actor known for his dignified and charismatic performances, particularly in classic films like "To Kill a Mockingbird", where he portrayed the noble lawyer Atticus Finch. His career spanned over five decades, earning him numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actor. Beyond his on-screen achievements, Peck was admired fo...
Gregory Peck was a legendary American actor known for his dignified and charismatic performances, particularly in classic films like "To Kill a Mockingbird", where he portrayed the noble lawyer Atticus Finch. His career spanned over five decades, earning him numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actor. Beyond his on-screen achievements, Peck was admired fo...
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August 28, 2024 • 57 secs
"To label any subject unsuitable for comedy is to admit defeat."
Peter Sellers was a brilliant English actor and comedian, renowned for his ability to embody a wide range of characters with impeccable comedic timing. He is best known for his role as the bumbling Inspector Cluseau in the Pink Panther film series, which showcased his extraordinary talent for physical comedy and accents. Sellers' versatility and unique comedic style ma...
Peter Sellers was a brilliant English actor and comedian, renowned for his ability to embody a wide range of characters with impeccable comedic timing. He is best known for his role as the bumbling Inspector Cluseau in the Pink Panther film series, which showcased his extraordinary talent for physical comedy and accents. Sellers' versatility and unique comedic style ma...
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"Why does mineral water that '"has trickled through mountains for centuries" have a, "use by" date?"
August 27, 2024 • 54 secs
"Why does mineral water that 'has trickled through mountains for centuries' have a, 'use by' date?"
Peter Kay is a beloved British comedian known for his observational humor and ability to find hilarity in everyday situations. He gained widespread fame with his stand-up shows and TV series like "Phoenix Nights" and "Car Share", becoming one of the UK's most successful comedians. Kay's warm, relatable humor has made him a household n...
Peter Kay is a beloved British comedian known for his observational humor and ability to find hilarity in everyday situations. He gained widespread fame with his stand-up shows and TV series like "Phoenix Nights" and "Car Share", becoming one of the UK's most successful comedians. Kay's warm, relatable humor has made him a household n...
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"My wife's father said if you marry my daughter I'll give you three acres and a cow. I'm still waiting for the three acres."
Max Miller, often referred to as "The Cheeky Chappie," was a popular British comedian and music hall entertainer known for his risqué humor and quick wit. Born in 1894, Miller became one of the most successful comedians in the UK during the 1930s and 1940s, famous for his flamboyant stage presence and double e...
Max Miller, often referred to as "The Cheeky Chappie," was a popular British comedian and music hall entertainer known for his risqué humor and quick wit. Born in 1894, Miller became one of the most successful comedians in the UK during the 1930s and 1940s, famous for his flamboyant stage presence and double e...
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August 25, 2024 • 53 secs
"My teeth are all my own. I've just finished paying for them."
Ken Dodd was a beloved British comedian and entertainer, known for his quick wit, eccentric style, and trademark tickling stick. His career spanned over six decades, during which he became famous for his marathon stand-up shows and his infectious catchphrases. Dodd was also a successful singer, with his 1965 single "Tears" becoming one of the best-selling UK singles of a...
Ken Dodd was a beloved British comedian and entertainer, known for his quick wit, eccentric style, and trademark tickling stick. His career spanned over six decades, during which he became famous for his marathon stand-up shows and his infectious catchphrases. Dodd was also a successful singer, with his 1965 single "Tears" becoming one of the best-selling UK singles of a...
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August 24, 2024 • 57 secs
"The marvelous thing about a joke with a double meaning is that it can only mean one thing."
Ronnie Barker was a beloved British comedian, actor, and writer, best known for his work on the classic TV shows "The Two Ronnies" and "Porridge." Renowned for his versatility and impeccable timing, Barker excelled in both verbal wit and physical comedy, often playing multiple characters in a single sketch. His influence on British comedy re...
Ronnie Barker was a beloved British comedian, actor, and writer, best known for his work on the classic TV shows "The Two Ronnies" and "Porridge." Renowned for his versatility and impeccable timing, Barker excelled in both verbal wit and physical comedy, often playing multiple characters in a single sketch. His influence on British comedy re...
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August 23, 2024 • 56 secs
"I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised."
Tim Vine is a British comedian known for his rapid-fire delivery of puns and one-liners, earning him a reputation as one of the funniest and quickest-witted performers in the comedy circuit. He has won numerous awards for his stand-up, including the prestigious Best Joke at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Vine is also recognized for his work on television, ...
Tim Vine is a British comedian known for his rapid-fire delivery of puns and one-liners, earning him a reputation as one of the funniest and quickest-witted performers in the comedy circuit. He has won numerous awards for his stand-up, including the prestigious Best Joke at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Vine is also recognized for his work on television, ...
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August 22, 2024 • 54 secs
“They all laughed when I said I wanted to be a comedian. Well, they’re not laughing now.”
Bob Monkhouse was a renowned British comedian, writer, and television presenter, known for his quick wit and sharp humor. Over his extensive career, he became a beloved figure in British entertainment, hosting numerous game shows such as "The Golden Shot" and "Family Fortunes." Despite his success, Monkhouse was also admired for his self-deprec...
Bob Monkhouse was a renowned British comedian, writer, and television presenter, known for his quick wit and sharp humor. Over his extensive career, he became a beloved figure in British entertainment, hosting numerous game shows such as "The Golden Shot" and "Family Fortunes." Despite his success, Monkhouse was also admired for his self-deprec...
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August 21, 2024 • 56 secs
"Atheism is a non-prophet organization."
George Carlin was an iconic American comedian known for his sharp wit, dark humor, and incisive social commentary. He gained fame for his provocative and often controversial routines that challenged societal norms, particularly with his "Seven Dirty Words" monologue. Carlin's influence on comedy and culture remains significant, as he pushed the boundaries of free speech and used humor to crit...
George Carlin was an iconic American comedian known for his sharp wit, dark humor, and incisive social commentary. He gained fame for his provocative and often controversial routines that challenged societal norms, particularly with his "Seven Dirty Words" monologue. Carlin's influence on comedy and culture remains significant, as he pushed the boundaries of free speech and used humor to crit...
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August 20, 2024 • 1 min
"I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals. I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants."
Bill Hicks was an influential American stand-up comedian known for his dark humor, social criticism, and insightful commentary on politics, religion, and human nature. His work often challenged conventional beliefs and pushed the boundaries of comedy, earning him a devoted following at a reputation as a provocative and fearless performer. Despite ...
Bill Hicks was an influential American stand-up comedian known for his dark humor, social criticism, and insightful commentary on politics, religion, and human nature. His work often challenged conventional beliefs and pushed the boundaries of comedy, earning him a devoted following at a reputation as a provocative and fearless performer. Despite ...
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August 19, 2024 • 54 secs
"Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps."
Emo Philips is an American comedian known for his distinctive delivery, featuring a high-pitched, childlike voice and a unique, absurdist sense of humor. He gained popularity in the 1980s and is celebrated for his witty one-liners and surreal observations on life. Emo's comedic style often involves playing with language and logic, creating humor that is both cl...
Emo Philips is an American comedian known for his distinctive delivery, featuring a high-pitched, childlike voice and a unique, absurdist sense of humor. He gained popularity in the 1980s and is celebrated for his witty one-liners and surreal observations on life. Emo's comedic style often involves playing with language and logic, creating humor that is both cl...
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August 18, 2024 • 58 secs
"When I was born I was so ugly the doctor slapped my mother."
Rodney Dangerfield was a legendary American comedian known for his self-deprecating humor and catchphrase, "I don't get no respect!" Born Jacob Cohen in 1921, he rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s with his unique comedic style that often focused on his perceived misfortunes and failures. Dangerfield's career spanned decades, with memorable performances in stand-up comedy...
Rodney Dangerfield was a legendary American comedian known for his self-deprecating humor and catchphrase, "I don't get no respect!" Born Jacob Cohen in 1921, he rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s with his unique comedic style that often focused on his perceived misfortunes and failures. Dangerfield's career spanned decades, with memorable performances in stand-up comedy...
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"I can always tell when the mother in law's coming to stay; the mice throw themselves on the traps."
August 17, 2024 • 55 secs
"I can always tell when the mother in law's coming to stay; the mice throw themselves on the traps."
Les Dawson was a British comedian, known for his deadpan humor, witty monologues, and offbeat style of comedy. He often portrayed a dour, grumpy persona and was famous for his skill in playing the piano deliberately badly for comedic effect. Dawson became a beloved figure on British television, hosting shows like Blankety Blank and T...
Les Dawson was a British comedian, known for his deadpan humor, witty monologues, and offbeat style of comedy. He often portrayed a dour, grumpy persona and was famous for his skill in playing the piano deliberately badly for comedic effect. Dawson became a beloved figure on British television, hosting shows like Blankety Blank and T...
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August 16, 2024 • 42 secs
"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading."
Henny Youngman was a British-American comedian, best known for his quick, one-liner jokes and his signature line, "Take my wife—please." Dubbed the "King of the One-Liners," Youngman's career spanned several decades, making him a beloved figure in American comedy.
🎙️ 🤣Quip & Quirk: Revelations in Raillery and Rhetoric 📚✒️
Greetings, fellow seekers of the whimsical a...
Henny Youngman was a British-American comedian, best known for his quick, one-liner jokes and his signature line, "Take my wife—please." Dubbed the "King of the One-Liners," Youngman's career spanned several decades, making him a beloved figure in American comedy.
🎙️ 🤣Quip & Quirk: Revelations in Raillery and Rhetoric 📚✒️
Greetings, fellow seekers of the whimsical a...
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August 15, 2024 • 1 min
"Ever read a book that changed your life? Me neither."
Jim Gaffigan is a popular American stand-up comedian, actor, and author, best known for his clean, observational humor that often revolves around food, fatherhood, and everyday life. His comedy specials, such as "Mr. Universe" and "King Baby", have garnered widespread acclaim, making him one of the most successful touring comedians. Gaffigan is also a five-time Grammy nominee an...
Jim Gaffigan is a popular American stand-up comedian, actor, and author, best known for his clean, observational humor that often revolves around food, fatherhood, and everyday life. His comedy specials, such as "Mr. Universe" and "King Baby", have garnered widespread acclaim, making him one of the most successful touring comedians. Gaffigan is also a five-time Grammy nominee an...
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August 14, 2024 • 1 min
"Reciting lines is hard; making stuff up is much, much easier."
Zach Galifianakis is an American comedian and actor best known for his unique, offbeat humor and his breakout role in "The Hangover" film series. His career spans stand-up comedy, television, and film, with notable work including the talk show "Between Two Ferns," where he interviews celebrities in an awkward and humorous style. Galifianakis has built a reputation for h...
Zach Galifianakis is an American comedian and actor best known for his unique, offbeat humor and his breakout role in "The Hangover" film series. His career spans stand-up comedy, television, and film, with notable work including the talk show "Between Two Ferns," where he interviews celebrities in an awkward and humorous style. Galifianakis has built a reputation for h...
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August 13, 2024 • 56 secs
"No matter what hyenas sound like, they are not actually laughing."
Bob Newhart was a legendary American comedian and actor known for his distinctive deadpan delivery and stammering comedic style. He gained fame with his debut album, "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart," and starred in popular TV shows like "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart."
His legacy continues to impact the world of comedy, leaving behind a rich body of work th...
Bob Newhart was a legendary American comedian and actor known for his distinctive deadpan delivery and stammering comedic style. He gained fame with his debut album, "The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart," and starred in popular TV shows like "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart."
His legacy continues to impact the world of comedy, leaving behind a rich body of work th...
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August 12, 2024 • 47 secs
"I wonder if other dogs think poodles are members of a weird religious cult."
Rita Rudner is an American comedian, actress, and writer known for her witty and observational humor, particularly about relationships and everyday life. She gained prominence in the 1980s and has since become a popular figure in stand-up comedy, with several successful specials and books to her name.
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Rita Rudner is an American comedian, actress, and writer known for her witty and observational humor, particularly about relationships and everyday life. She gained prominence in the 1980s and has since become a popular figure in stand-up comedy, with several successful specials and books to her name.
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