Groucho Marx Quotes


In France, for example, it is not unusual for a husband to have a wife and a mistress. However, if in addition to these two he's also having a fling with a fringe tootsie, both the wife and the mistress are outraged and the combination lover, husband, and cheat may well wind up with a large French bread knife between his ribs.


Citations

Marx, Groucho. Groucho and Me. Bernard Geis Associates, 1959.

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Groucho Marx
Groucho Marx
  • Born: October 2, 1890
  • Died: August 19, 1977
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Comedian

Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx was an American comedian, actor, writer, stage, film, radio, and television star. He is generally considered to have been a master of quick wit and one of America's greatest comedians.