Women Know Everything!: 3,241 Quips, Quotes, & Brilliant Remarks - Brossura

Weekes, Karen

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ISBN 10: 1594745064 ISBN 13: 9781594745065

Casa editrice: Quirk Books, 2011

Riassunto

WIT AND WISDOM FROM A TO Z

With more than 3,000 quotations on everything from fashion and feminism to men, marriage, friendship, history, technology, sports, and more, this massive compilation proves once and for all that women know everything! Each page offers wisdom, wit, and inspiration from a host of legendary women—from Jane Austen and Colette to Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Toni Morrison, Liz Phair, Ellen DeGeneres, and Naomi Klein. Here’s what they have to say about:

Success
“I still have my feet on the ground. I just wear better shoes.”
—Oprah Winfrey

Men and Women
“Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backward and in high heels.”
—Faith Whittlesey

Being Single
“I’ve never been married, but I tell people I’m divorced so they won’t think something’s wrong with me.”
—Elayne Boosler

Individuality
“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.”
—Judy Garland

Family
“If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love. Don’t be surly at home, then go out in the street and start grinning ‘Good morning’ at total strangers.”
—Maya Angelou

Quotations
“I always have a quotation for everything—it saves original thinking.”
—Dorothy L. Sayers

With contributions from writers, artists, celebrities, politicians, scientists, and legendary figures all over the world, Women Know Everything! offers addictive reading—and a superb reference—for women of all ages.

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This compilation of '3,241 quips, quotes and brilliant remarks' from women throughout history confirms once and for all which is the stronger sex...Denver Post, March, 2011...I thought on account of March being National Women s History Month, I might share a few of the more than 3,200 celebrity women s quotes compiled in a new book that came across my desk called 'Women Know Everything!' by Karen Weekes. The quotes are organized by subject, from Ability to Youth with a lot of serious and silly stuff in between. Although a lot of the book is dedicated to deep, contemplative advice from scholars, politicians and renowned writers, I headed straight for the jokesters, because I have no class.These quotes spoke to me personally, and I thought this would be an easy column. You know, steal other people s material? But it turned out to be hard to choose these quotes. Erma Bombeck needs her own section. As do several other ladies whose wise words contribute to 'Women Know Everything!'But we ll start with a country singer because I saw this quote first. Enjoy.Little-known fact about Dolly Parton: She s a true sage, and she should have gone into stand-up comedy. Of course, most people know her for her more obvious attributes, so you can imagine what her quote is about. I d like to point out that I have smallish feet, too, Dolly.'I have got little feet because nothing grows in the shade.' Dolly Parton, country singer Cats: 'Some people say that cats are sneaky, evil and cruel. True, and they have many other fine qualities as well.' Missy Dizick, writer and artist Dieting: 'I ve been on a constant diet for the last two decades. I ve lost a total of 789 pounds. I should be hanging from a charm bracelet.' Erma Bombeck, American humorist Exercise: 'I really don t think I need buns of steel. I d be happy with buns of cinnamon.' Ellen Degeneres, comedian and talk show host Fashion: 'I base most of my fashion sense on what doesn t itch.' Gilda Radner, comedian Housework: 'I hate housework. You make the beds, you wash the dishes, and six months later you have to start all over again.' Joan Rivers, comedian More housework: 'Nature abhors a vacuum. And so do I.' Anne Gibbons, cartoonist and illustrator Music: 'I worry that the person who thought up Muzak may be thinking up something else.' Lily Tomlin, comedian Normalcy: 'Normal is in the eye of the beholder.' Whoopi Goldberg, comedian Pregnancy: 'I m beginning to have morning sickness. I m not having a baby, I m just sick of morning.' Phyllis Diller, comedian --Northwest Herald, March, 2011

I know you already knew this, but women know everything, and now we have a book to prove it! Women Know Everything by Karen Weekes is not only a fun quotable book, but also a great reference. There are more than 3,000 quotes from famous ladies ranging from Coco Chanel to Frida Kahlo. The quotes are organized into an A-Z categorical fashion, making it easy to find quotes on topics you re interested in (cooking, hair, sin, worry, etc). There is also a back index for quick reference. First published in 2007, this version is revised and updated with witty and wise quips from women in every field of notoriety. Not only is this book a great addition to any bookshelf, but it also makes for a fantastic gift. Celebrate Women s History Month (March) by reading the words of your fellow gender. They will make you smile, make you laugh, and even make you cry. Purchase your own copy for yourself, your wife, or another loved female --mum knows everything, March, 2011

I know you already knew this, but women know everything, and now we have a book to prove it! Women Know Everything by Karen Weekes is not only a fun quotable book, but also a great reference. There are more than 3,000 quotes from famous ladies ranging from Coco Chanel to Frida Kahlo. The quotes are organized into an A-Z categorical fashion, ma --Ladybirdsd and Lollipops, April, 2011

A compilation of quotes from successful women, serving to demonstrate that women know everything. Amongst other subjects, it covers art, business, children, dating, elections, family, gardens, history, hairstyles, career and love. --Book week, April, 2011

L'autore

Dr. Karen Weekes is an assistant professor of English and women’s studies at Penn State University, Abington College. A Georgia native, she now lives near Philadelphia.

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• Editore: Quirk Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1594745064
• ISBN 13: 9781594745065
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 480