Famous quotes containing the word osborne:
“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)
“Damn you, England. You’re rotting now, and quite soon you’ll disappear. My hate will outrun you yet if only for a few seconds. I wish it could be eternal.”
—John Osborne (b. 1929)
“Oh heavens, how I long for a little ordinary human enthusiasm. Just enthusiasm—that’s all. I want to hear a warm, thrilling voice cry out Hallelujah! Hallelujah! I’m alive!”
—John Osborne (1929–1994)