The Big Curmudgeon by Jon Winokur

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The Big Curmudgeon by Jon Winokur

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An anthology that contains 2,500 irreverent quotations and interviews with world-class grumpy old men and women, including Dorothy Parker, Truman Capote, John Cleese, Hunter S Thompson, Kingsley Amis, Martin Amis, Quentin Crisp, Clive James, Jessica Mitford, Nancy Mitford, Malcolm Muggeridge, Prince Phillip, and Evelyn Waugh.

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The Big Curmudgeon by Jon Winokur

Curmudgeon: definition 1. A crusty, ill-tempered churlish old man. 2. (modern) Anyone who hates hypocrisy and pretense and has the temerity to say so; anyone who points out unpleasant facts in an engaging and humorous manner. This anthology contains 2,500 outrageously irreverent quotations and interviews with world-class grumpy old men and women, including Dorothy Parker, Truman Capote, John Cleese, Hunter S. Thompson, Kingsley Amis, Martin Amis, Quentin Crisp, Clive James, Jessica Mitford, Nancy Mitford, Malcolm Muggeridge, Prince Phillip, and Evelyn Waugh.
Jon Winkour was the originator of the original Curmudgeon franchise, which included The Portable Curmudgeon and A Curmudgeon's Guide to Love.
SKU CIN1579126979VG
ISBN 13 9781579126971
ISBN 10 1579126979
Title The Big Curmudgeon
Author Jon Winokur
Condition Very good
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
Year published 2007-05-30
Number of pages 660
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us