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.

Showing posts with label May 13. Show all posts
Showing posts with label May 13. Show all posts

Friday, 13 May 2022

Friday, May 13, 2022 // Friday the 13th

QOD:  Let me say something as an objective observer:  It’s never OK to punch a comedian.  ~  Stephen Colbert (né Stephen Tyrone Colbert; b. May 13, 1964), American comedian and talk-show host

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Thursday, May 13, 2021

QOD:  Who really wants to be themselves when they’re teenagers?  ~  Stephen Colbert (b. May 13, 1964), American comedian and talk-show host

 

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

QOD:  Confidence lets you pull anything off, even Tevas with socks.  ~  Lena Dunham (b. May 13, 1983), American actress, writer and director

Monday, 13 May 2019

Monday, May 13, 2019

QOD:  In the media age, everybody was famous for 15 minutes.  In the Wikipedia age, everybody can be an expert in five minutes.  Special bonus: You can edit your own entry to make yourself seem even smarter.  ~  Stephen Colbert (né Stephen Tyrone Colbert; b. May 13, 1964)

Sunday, 13 May 2018

Mother's Day, Sunday May 13, 2018

QOD:  When my car runs out of gas, I buy a new one.  I don’t want to ride around in a quitter.  ~  Stephen Colbert (b. May 13, 1964)

Wednesday, 13 May 2015

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

QOD:  You should know how many incompetent men I had to compete with in vain.  ~  Inge Lehmann (May 13, 1888 ~ Feb. 21, 1993)

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

QOD:  I can’t prove it, but I can say it.  ~  Stephen Colbert (né Stephen Tyrone Colbert; b. May 13, 1964)

Monday, 13 May 2013

Monday, May 13, 2013

QOD:  Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn’t mean he lacks vision.  ~  Stevie Wonder (né Stevland Hardaway Judkins; b. May 13, 1950)

Sunday, 13 May 2012

Sunday, May 13, 2012 / Mother's Day

QOD:  A suburban mother's role is to deliver children obstetrically once and by car forever after.  ~  Peter de Vries (Feb. 27, 1910 ~ Sept. 28, 1993)