The Quote Book

Monday, July 12, 2010

Always best to know when to stop

Andrew is fairly new to poker and has been drawn to bet far too much money on a bad hand, which he eventually loses...

Andrew: "I just - he raised me, and I couldn't stop betting..."
HL: "Don't ever go to Las Vegas. You'll leave naked. With AIDS."
Others: "...AIDS?!"
HL: "Prostitution for more gambling money."

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He's like a mammary GPS

During a conversation about obesity at BA dinner -

Richard: "General rule: breasts should go past bellybutton, not the other way around."
[I look down, Richard looks confused]
Me: "I was just checking how this slouched posture affects things."
Richard: "It doesn't. I'm aware of the location of your tits at all times, don't worry."
[pause]
Richard: "You really shouldn't let me near alcohol."

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Tuesday, July 06, 2010

On status cars

HL: "When people see someone driving by in a BMW, they think 'Wow, that person has more money than me.'"
Me: "I think a lot of them think 'Look at that wanker in the BMW.'"
HL: "I want to be that wanker in the BMW."

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