In the first act, you get the audience's attention - once you have it, they will repay you in the second. Play through the laughs if you have to. It will only make the audience believe there are so many of them that they missed a few.

Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the mid-day sun; The Japanese don't care to, the Chinese wouldn't dare to; Hindus and Argentines sleep firmly from twelve to one, But Englishmen detest a siesta.

Goodnight, my darlings, I'll see you tomorrow.

Wit ought to be a glorious treat like caviar; never spread it about like marmalade.

I'm over-educated in the things I shouldn't have known at all.

Work is much more fun than fun.

Marriage is the aftermath of love.