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Uncle John's Facts to Go Mouthing Off

Institute Bathroom Readers'

Publisher: Portable Press

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Summary

In the 26-year history of the Bathroom Readers’ Institute, we have collected tens of thousands of the world’s most memorable quotations. In this e-book, you’ll find the very best of them (along with some newly-discovered utterances). From the profound to the sublime, from the witty to the stupid, after reading Mouthing Off, you’ll never be at a loss for words again! Some highlights:-Surprisingly wise celebrities, cocky rock stars, and dumb jocks-When commentators misspeak, and other foot-in-mouth moments-What Mark Twain didn’t say-Hollywood’s all-time weirdest acceptance speeches-Talk show guests deemed too mouthy for TV-Wacky 911 calls and court transcripts-Ancient quotes that still resonate today-Modern pearls of wisdom, including actor (and racing enthusiast) Paul Newman’s observation: “It is useless to put on your brakes when you’re upside down.”And much, much more!
Available since: 05/05/2014.

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