WIST Quotations

Orben, Robert -- (Attributed (1974))

Dave — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:55:20 +0000

If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.

Robert Orben (1927-2023) American comedy writer, magician, speechwriter
(Attributed (1974))

Frequently attributed to Ann Landers, who used it in her column, but she herself cited Derek Bok (who then wrote her to disavow it being his). Also attributed to Andy McIntyre.

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Orben, Robert -- (Attributed)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

Most people would like to be delivered from temptation but would like it to keep in touch.

Robert Orben (1927-2023) American comedy writer, magician, speechwriter
(Attributed)

Orben, Robert -- (Attributed)

Dave — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:22:40 +0000

Procrastination is the booking agent for stage fright.

Robert Orben (1927-2023) American comedy writer, magician, speechwriter
(Attributed)

Orben, Robert -- (Attributed)

Dave — Mon, 11 May 2020 15:37:37 +0000

Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me, but deep down I know that’s not true. Some smaller countries are neutral.

Robert Orben (1927-2023) American comedy writer, magician, speechwriter
(Attributed)

Orben, Robert -- In “A Little Night Humor,” Washington Post (28 Jan 1982)

Dave — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 21:23:17 +0000

Humor is the most honest of emotions. Applause for a speech can be insincere, but with humor, if the audience doesn’t like it there’s no faking it.

Robert Orben (1927-2023) American comedy writer, magician, speechwriter
In “A Little Night Humor,” Washington Post (28 Jan 1982)
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