There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt.
Erma BombeckThere is one thing I have never taught my body how to do and that is to figure out at 6 A.M. what it wants to eat at 6 P.M.
Erma BombeckIf I raised my hand to wipe the hair out of my children's eyes, they'd flinch and call their attorney.
Erma BombeckAdults are always telling young people, 'These are the best years of your life.' Are they? I don't know. Sometimes when adults say this to children I look into their faces. They look like someone on the top seat of the Ferris wheel who has had too much cotton candy and barbecue. They'd like to get off and be sick but everyone keeps telling them what a good time they're having.
Erma Bombeck