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Dimensions: 5.5" x 5.5"
Book content: Political quotations and original illustrations
Release Date: 2007

some excerpts

Winston Churchill had been drinking heavily at a party when he bumped into Bessie Braddock, a Socialist Member of Parliament. "Mr. Churchill, you are drunk," Braddock said harshly. Churchill paused and said, "And Bessie, you are ugly. You are very ugly. I'll be sober in the morning."

John Wilkes, an eighteenth-century political reformer, was involved in a particularly angry exchange with John Montagu, the Fourth Earl of Sandwich. "Sir," Montagu exclaimed, "I do not know whether you will die on the gallows or of the pox!" To which Wilkes responded, "That, sir, depends on whether I first embrace your Lordship's principles or your Lordship's mistresses."

During a television debate against incumbent U.S. Senator Fritz Hollings in 1986, Republican candidate Henry McMaster challenged his opponent to take a drug test. "I'll take a drug test," Hollings responded, "if you'll take an IQ test."

Published by:

I'll Be Sober in the Morning
Great Political Comebacks, Putdowns & Ripostes
Edited by Chris Lamb
Illustrated by Steve Stegelin

History – Humor – Non-fiction
200 pages (Soft cover)
ISBN-13: 9780972382946

Politicians have been slinging barbs at one another, at reporters, hecklers and critics for at least 2,500 years, as I'll Be Sober in the Morning documents. There are nearly 200 comebacks, putdowns and ripostes in this little book.

Praise for I'll Be Sober in the Morning:

“A delightfully humorous collection of political putdowns and comebacks that will make you wish you had said that, while providing wonderful ammunition for future encounters!”

JOHN PALMER, Former news anchor, Today Show; Host, television program, Retirement Living

“Chris Lamb has collected a quick rip through the funniest and most interesting comments politicians have ever come up with. Who knew politicians could be this clever?”

STEVE TALLY, Author, Bland Ambition: From Adams to Quayle — The Cranks, Criminals, Tax Cheats, and Golfers Who Made it to Vice President

“Although history may repeat itself (or as Twain reportedly said, at least rhyme), the comebacks delivered by guys like Coolidge and Churchill were of a truly classic vintage. I'll Be Sober in the Morning is a wonderful reminder that with a little acid finesse, agreeing to disagree in partisan politics can be a downright hoot.”

BRADY WELCH, Lapham's Quarterly

“This collection will provide many smiles for fans of quick quips.”

JACK BASS, Co-author, Strom: The Complicated Personal and Political Life of Strom Thurmond