“It took me fifteen years to discover that I had no talent for writing, but I couldn't give it up because by that time I was too famous.” — Robert Benchley
“The free-lance writer is the person who is paid per piece or per word or perhaps.” — Robert Benchley
“Dachshunds are ideal dogs for small children, as they are already stretched and pulled to such a length that the child cannot do much harm one way or the other.” — Robert Benchley
“A boy can learn a lot from a dog: obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down.” — Robert Benchley
“A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” — Robert Benchley
“If Mr. Einstein doesn't like the natural laws of the universe, let him go back to where he came from.” — Robert Benchley
“There seems to be no lengths to which humorless people will not go to analyze humor. It seems to worry them.” — Robert Benchley
“A real hangover is nothing to try out family remedies on. The only cure for a real hangover is death.” — Robert Benchley
“Most of the arguments to which I am party fall somewhat short of being impressive, owing to the fact that neither I nor my opponent knows what we are talking about.” — Robert Benchley
“Nothing makes a man feel older than to hear a band coming up the street and not to have the impulse to rush downstairs and out on to the sidewalk.” — Robert Benchley
“An ardent supporter of the hometown team should go to a game prepared to take offense, no matter what happens.” — Robert Benchley
“Drawing on my fine command of the English language, I said nothing.” — Robert Benchley