Quotes by Richard Lederer

About Richard Lederer:

Richard Lederer is an American author, speaker, and teacher. He is best known for his books on the English language and on word play such as puns, oxymorons, and anagrams. He refers to himself as "the Wizard of Idiom," "Attila the Pun," and "Conan the Grammarian." His weekly column, "Looking at Language", is syndicated in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States.
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We humans are not born alone; joining and being active in a club whose members share your passion for ideas and get your jokes is one of the great joys of life.

Richard Lederer

There once was a time when all people believed in God and the church ruled. This time was called the Dark Ages.

Richard Lederer

I have a rat inside my skull that runs on a treadmill - pitta-patta pitta-patta pitta-patta. I enjoy the company of other people who experience that pitta-patta in their skulls.

Richard Lederer

I think the humor of double puns is incredible.

Richard Lederer

English language is the most universal language in history, way more than the Latin of Julius Caesar. It's the most punderful language because its vocabulary has a certain critical mass that makes a lingo good for punning.

Richard Lederer

Author Bio

  • NameRichard Lederer
  • DescriptionAmerican author, speaker and teacher
  • BornMay 26, 1938
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionLinguist; Teacher