There is no reason why a joke should not be appreciated more than once. Imagine how little good music there would be if, for example, a conductor refused to play Beethoven's Fifth Symphony on the ground that his audience might have heard it before.

Well, fancy giving money to the Government! Might as well have put it down the drain. Fancy giving money to the Government! Nobody will see the stuff again. Well, they've not idea what money's for- Ten to one they'll start another war. I've heard a lot of silly things, but, Lor'! Fancy giving money to the Government!

There is no reason why a joke should not be appreciated more than once. Imagine how little good music there would be if, for example, a conductor refused to play Beethoven's Fifth Symphony on the ground that his audience might have heard it before.

People must not do things for fun. We are not here for fun. There is no reference to fun in any Act of Parliament.

The concept of two people living together for 25 years without a serious dispute suggests a lack of spirit only to be admired in sheep.

If nobody said anything unless he knew what he was talking about, a ghastly hush would descend upon the earth.

The essence of humour is surprise; that is why you laugh when you see a joke in Punch.