Unlike most compilation of quotations, THE 2,548 BEST THINGS ANYBODY EVER SAID is a book to be read and savored, a fanciful tour that captures the words of great wits, both well-known and anonymous, commenting on the passing scene, on families, philosophy, films, and almost every other topic under the sun. Byrne's selections range from the quick-witted remarks of literary legends like Flaubert and Goethe to pithy, pungent quips from David Letterman and Bill Maher, to on-target wisecracks from politicians, playwrights, and other pundits.

Unlike most compilation of quotations, THE 2,548 BEST THINGS ANYBODY EVER SAID is a book to be read and savored, a fanciful tour that captures the words of great wits, both well-known and anonymous, commenting on the passing scene, on families, philosophy, films, and almost every other topic under the sun. Byrne's selections range from the quick-witted remarks of literary legends like Flaubert and Goethe to pithy, pungent quips from David Letterman and Bill Maher, to on-target wisecracks from politicians, playwrights, and other pundits.