QOD

This blog purely for my own amusement. I like to start the day with a quote, be it amusing, inspiration, or simply something that caught my fancy.

On occasion, I might also include some commentary on the day's crossword puzzle that is published in the Los Angeles Times.

Friday, 14 October 2011

Friday, October 14, 2011

QOD: Great people talk about ideas, average people talk about things, and small people talk about wine. ~ Fran Lebowitz (née Frances Ann Lebowitz; Oct. 27, 1950), American writer

Thursday, 13 October 2011

Thursday, October 13, 2011

QOD: The problem is that the people with the most ridiculous ideas are always the people who are most certain of them.  ~  Bill Maher (né William Maher; b. Jan. 20, 1956), American comedian and political commentator

Wednesday, 12 October 2011

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

QOD: Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there. ~ Josh Billings (né Henry Wheeler Shaw; Apr. 21, 1818 ~ Oct. 14, 1885)

Tuesday, 11 October 2011

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

QOD: When you're bored with yourself, marry and be bored with someone else. ~ King Edward VIII (June 23, 1894 ~ May 28, 1972)

Monday, 10 October 2011

Monday, October 10, 2011

QOD: You have to have sharp elbows if you want to change something. ~ James Carville (né Chester James Carville; b. Oct. 25, 1944)

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Sunday, October 9, 2011

QOD: Friendship and money: oil and water. ~ Mario Puzo (né Mario Gianluigi Puzo; Oct. 15, 1920 ~ July 2, 1999)