Poison and coffee

[Rhino]

This is supposedly true story of a remark from Winston Churchill

On Poison and Coffee

This anecdote about the prime minister’s word showdown with viscountess and known to be the first female member of the Parliament, Nancy Astor, is, perhaps, the most well-known in this “clever lines” list.

nancy astor

It was common fact in those times that these two figures have a mutual dislike for each other and couldn’t be in each other’s company without a battle of words ensuing.

The most familiar duel of words between Churchill and Astor happened when the latter visited Blenheim and it so happened that the WWII leader was also there. Nancy Astor was said to have commented “If I were your wife I would poison your coffee…”

To which Sir Winston Churchill promptly replied with “And if I were your husband, I would drink it”.

[Deziner]

Ernest Hemmingway was at a dinner party and in attendance was a woman that he was not particularly fond of. He asked the woman if she would sleep with him for a million dollars and she replied "Yes, for a million dollars, I suppose I would."

He then queried, "Would you sleep with me for $20?"  She replied in a huff, "I should say not! What do you think I am?"

Ernest then replied, "Madam, what you are has recently been established. Now we are simply negotiating a price."

Go, Ernest!

[jettawreck]

And of course, there is the story about Churchill at an important function where he got a bit over indulged and told some snooty lady she was ugly. She responded with "And you sir, are drunk!"
His immediate reply was, "Yes, but in the morning I will be sober".

[Rhino]

And of course, there is the story about Churchill at an important function where he got a bit over indulged and told some snooty lady she was ugly. She responded with "And you sir, are drunk!"
His immediate reply was, "Yes, but in the morning I will be sober".

I've read that one too. No doubt the guy was brilliant.