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0199681376
Book:Oxford dictionary of humorous quotations:2015:Fifth edition Book Oxford dictionary of humorous quotations
Oxford dictionary of humorous quotations
Author: Brandreth, Gyles
Year: 2015
Language: English
Type: Book
Edition: Fifth edition
Class Number: 808.882
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2015
Physical or Electronic: Physical
ISBN: 9780199681372
Notes:
This edition originally published: 2013
With over 1,000 new quotations from all media, it's easy to find hilarious quotes on subjects ranging from argument to diets, from computers to the weather. Add sparkle to your speeches and presentations, or just enjoy a good laugh in company with Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Joan Rivers, Kathy Lette, Frankie Boyle, and others.
Extent: 496 pages, 20 cm, pbk
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