Month: January 2011

“There’s no point living in London if you’re not going to use it to its full potential.”

Tony, Media Sales (out on a Monday night!)

“I don’t need to justify myself to people with limited intellect!”

V  Mittal, India

“Tip to the over 80s: never try to put your socks on standing up.”

Alistair R  (the former Foreign Secretary, Lord Carrington gave this quote to the passenger many years ago.)

“All the best all the time.”

Gerry & Jane, Glasgow

“What really matters is what you do with what you have.”

Jon, Financial Media

“The sexual drive of the camel
Is greater than anyone thinks;
In moments of sexual passion,
He often makes love to the Sphinx.
But the nethermost parts of that creature
Are hid in the sands of the Nile;
Which accounts for the hump of the camel,
And the Sphinx’s inscrutable smile.”

Caroline, Marketing, Snaresbrook,

“Have your moments, but always stay positive.”

Amelia, Health Advisor

“Behind ever husband is a worried mother in law.”

Anonymous

“Don’t just smell it – sell it.”

Louise, Movie Executive

“Nobody dies a virgin… life f**ks us all!” Kurt Cobain

Anonymous

“If you make a target, don’t give up, just go for it.”

Zhangir, Kazakhstan

“Advice for cab drivers (but not necessarily this one) keep your mouth shut and your ears open.”

Steve, 56, Social Researcher, Bristol

“My neighbour keeps knocking at my door at 02.30 am every day. Luckily I’m still up playing the drums!”

Alistair, Torquay

“Understanding change is the essence of growth.”

Andrew, Specialized Drum Maker, www.libertydrums.co.uk

“Always be nice to people on the way up, otherwise it’s very bumpy on the way down.”

Grant, London

“Sometimes you eat the bar, sometimes the bar eats you.”

Anonymous

“I don’t want to write something cheesy, because I want to write a sophisticated quote…. that’s why I’m still thinking!”

Sabina, Student, Azerbaijan

“Politeness is not a constriction;  it is a grace. It is no worse than an exercise of the imagination on someone else’s behalf.”

Katy T

“When in doubt leave it out.”

Two old codgers from Bristol (as they describe themselves!)

“I just need some time.”

Lewis B

“A real friend is when you can sit alone together and never say a word….and walk away feeling that you have had the best conversation.”

Keely, Czech Republic

“There are tears for things and that which touches the minds of mortal men.”

Dominic, 24, Investment Banking

“Well, butter my butt and call me a biscuit.”

Sareen, Student

“It’s the little things.”

Charlie G, Music

“I like to have a Martini, two at the very most.  After three I’m under the table, after four I’m under my host.” Dorothy Parker

Will, Casita Bar Ec2 http://www.myspace.com/casitabar

“There’s no food in our fridge, but there’s heat in our radiators.”

Megan

Q:  Why did the Mexican throw his wife off the cliff ?

A:  Tequila

Anonymous