Cassell Dictionary of Contemporary Quotations

by RobertAndrews (Author), RobertAndrews (Author)

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  Hardcover
  1996

  $7.07

  Suppose you're trying to make a point about the state of movies today. It might be apt to quote Oliver Stone's comment: One of the joys of going to the movies was that it was trashy, and we should never lose that . Or when people are talking about aging, you could offer Jack Nicklaus' quip: The older you get, the stronger the wind gets -- and it's always in your face . Unlike most books of quotations, here's the place to look for a timely thought from somebody who's alive and well known on a subject people like to talk about.

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  Paperback
  1998

  $3.41

  This edition comprises a comprehensive and international guide to the wit, wisdom, social outlook and varied philosophies of the post-1945 world. Arranged thematically, with coverage of topics such as journalism, Hollywood, computer technology and terrorism, it provides perspectives on a myriad of modern preoccupations and concerns. Full citations are given for each quotation, along with commentary and annotation where required. The dictionary also contains indexes of authors and key words.