WIST Quotations

Jessel, George -- Quoted in The Observer (7 Aug 1949)

Dave — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:40:34 +0000

The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public.

George Jessel (1898-1981) American comedian, singer, songwriter, producer
Quoted in The Observer (7 Aug 1949)

Jessel was a frequent master of ceremonies, and often used the line. Variant: "The human brain is a wonderful thing. It starts working the moment you are born, and never stops until you stand up to speak in public."

Milne, A. A. -- House at Pooh Corner, ch. 1 “A House Is Built at Pooh Corner” (1928)

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

“It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily.
“So it is.”
“And freezing.”
“Is it?”
“Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, “we haven’t had an earthquake lately.”

A. A. Milne (1882-1956) English poet and playwright [Alan Alexander Milne]
House at Pooh Corner, ch. 1 “A House Is Built at Pooh Corner” (1928)
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Eeyore and Christopher Robin.