No one likes to be kept waiting, but what can you do? All of us have had the unenviable experience of showing up at the appointed time for something, only to find […]
The Marx Brothers Strategy to Avoid Being Kept Waiting
A Cynic’s Guide to Congress
Readers of this site know that congress is the word used to describe a large group of salamanders. Most people, however, think of something completely different when that word is mentioned. Take […]
A Night of Dueling Brothers In Casablanca
As the opening night for the Marx Brothers’ 1946 film A Night in Casablanca neared, the excitement and interest continued to build. One person, in particular, who took an interest was Jack […]
Shining a Light on Man’s Best Friend
“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.”—Groucho Marx
The Art of Politics
“Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.” — Groucho Marx
Thinking of Better Times
“I’ve had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn’t it.” — Groucho Marx
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