“‘He’s... he’s an extraordinary man.’”
Chief Inspector Dreyfuss re Jacques Clouseau in A Shot in the Dark
“A true friend is someone who likes you despite your achievements.”
Arnold Bennett, quoted on www.hound-dog-media.com
“You will be extremely lucky to get this person to work for you.”
Another “he’s an extraordinary man” veiled insult for use in an insincere letter of recommendation [again I don’t know the source but do not claim to have invented it].
In my latest National Post column I say that press releases that declare themselves important reveal themselves as self-important.
“I can’t say enough good things about this person”.
From the “he’s an extraordinary man” file, in this case specifically for a letter of recommendation for someone you’re trying to unload on some other hapless employer. I don’t recall the source but I didn’t invent it.
“I thought I was going to seize the day… but the day seized me instead.”
Jon looking very miserable in Garfield in Ottawa Citizen Nov. 12, 2004
“Three consecutive years in a row”
Commentator on TSN during the World Junior Gold Medal hockey game between Canada and Sweden Jan. 4, 1993
“The wheels have fallen apart with their momentum”
Announcer on a Minnesota North Stars game on TSN, March 3, 1992