{"product_id":"viva-la-repartee-clever-comebacks-and-witty-retorts-from-historys-great-wits-and-wordsmiths","title":"Viva la Repartee: Clever Comebacks and Witty Retorts from History's Great Wits and Wordsmiths","description":"For most of us, that perfect retort or witty reply often escapes us when we need it most, only to come to mind with perfect clarity when it's too late to be useful. The twentieth-century writer Heywood Broun described this all-too-common phenomenon when he wrote \"Repartee is what we wish we'd said.\"\nIn Viva la Repartee, Dr. Mardy Grothe, author of Oxymoronica, has lovingly assembled a collection of masterfully composed -- and perfectly timed -- replies that have turned the tables on opponents and adversaries. This delightful volume is a celebration of the most impressive retorts, ripostes, rejoinders, comebacks, quips, ad-libs, bon mots, off-the-cuff comments, wisecracks, and other clever remarks ever to come out of the mouths -- and from the pens -- of people throughout history. Touching on all areas of human endeavor, including politics, the arts, literature, sports, relationships, and even the risqué, the book features contributions from Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Dorothy Parker, Mae West, Groucho Marx, Winston Churchill, Dolly Parton, and scores more.\nAs entertaining as it is intellectually enriching, Viva la Repartee is sure to capture the attention of language lovers and is the perfect antidote for anyone who's ever thought I wish I'd said that!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0060789484\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.0060789484.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Grothe, Mardy\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in excellent condition. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47984025534641,"sku":"RDV.0060789484.VG","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/0060789484-0.jpg?v=1790546428","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/viva-la-repartee-clever-comebacks-and-witty-retorts-from-historys-great-wits-and-wordsmiths","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}