Osborne

Famous quotes containing the word osborne:

    Why do I do this every Sunday? Even the book reviews seem to be the same as last week’s. Different books—same reviews.
    —John Osborne (1929–1994)

    Miss Western: Tell me, child, what objections can you have to the young gentleman?
    Sophie: A very solid objection, in my opinion. I hate him.
    Miss Western: Well, I have known many couples who have entirely disliked each other, lead very comfortable, genteel lives.
    —John Osborne (1929–1994)

    We all of us waited for him to die. The family sent him a cheque every month, and hoped he’d get on with it quietly, without too much vulgar fuss.
    —John Osborne (b. 1929)