Quotations about Autobiographies
Using Quotations in a Speech or Text about Autobiographies
As well as keeping your audience engaged, adding quotations to a speech or a text can significantly enhance its impact and effectiveness. Quotations are useful for explaining complex ideas concisely, much in the same way that analogies are used. Additionally, quotations from experts or celebrities can add credibility to your message.Here are some funny and poignant quotations about autobiographies. If your speech is serious, do not automatically avoid funny quotations as they can often be the most impactful, forcing your audience into the thinking about the hidden analogous message in your selected quotation.
- "Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious." (British actor Peter Ustinov)
- "When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth." (Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw)
"I'm writing an unauthorized autobiography." Steven Wright (American comedian, 1955-)
"To write one's memoirs is to speak ill of everybody except oneself." Henri Philippe Petain (French soldier and statesman, 1856-1951)
Of all forms of fiction autobiography is the most *gratuitous.*hilarious.*boring.* Tom Stoppard (British dramatist, 1937-)
"Writing your autobiography is a bit like peeling an onion: there are many layers and you're likely to shed a tear or two along the way." Anon
"I'm writing my autobiography for people who have always wondered what it's like to be an unknown, struggling author." Anon
The key to writing a good autobiography is to have *a terrible memory.*a lot of whiskey.*someone else write it.* Anon
"The hardest part of writing your autobiography is figuring out which embarrassing stories to leave out." Anon
"I tried to write my autobiography, but I kept falling asleep during the boring parts." Anon
"My autobiography is going to be titled 'I'm Not Dead Yet: The Early Years'." Anon
"I'm writing my autobiography in *pencil*the bath*disguise*...in case I need to make any revisions." Anon
"The best way to ensure that your autobiography is a bestseller is to become famous first." Anon
"I don't have enough material for an autobiography, but I do have plenty of awkward moments for a cringe-worthy memoir." Anon
"An autobiography is an obituary in serial form with the last instalment missing." Quentin Crisp (English writer, 1908-99)
"Autobiography is now as common as *adultery*muck*fiction* and hardly less reprehensible." John Grigg (British writer and journalist, 1924-)
Autobiography – that unrivalled vehicle for telling the truth about other people. Philip Guedalla (British historian, 1889-1944)
"Next to the writer of real estate advertisements, the autobiographer is the most suspect of prose artists." Donal Henahan (American music critic, 1921-2012)
"Every autobiography becomes an absorbing work of fiction, with something of the charm of a cryptogram." H. L. Mencken (American journalist and literary critic, 1880-1956)
"Only when one has lost all *curiosity about the future*their money*sense of hope* has one reached the age to write an autobiography." Evelyn Waugh (English novelist, 1903-66)
"Reformers are always finally neglected, while the memoirs of the frivolous will always eagerly be read." Chips Channon (American-born British Conservative politician, 1897-1958)
Thinking Template for a Speech or Text on Autobiographies
Below are 3 funny themes and 3 serious themes related to autobiographies. These have been included to help you identify areas to explore.Funny Themes:
- Unbelievable But True: Hilarious Anecdotes from Famous Lives
- Share amusing and unbelievable stories from the autobiographies of famous people, highlighting moments that seem too funny or bizarre to be true.
- Self-Deprecation: When Celebrities Laugh at Themselves
- Highlight the humorous side of autobiographies where celebrities and notable figures poke fun at their own mistakes, quirks, and embarrassing moments.
- The Awkward Years: Funny Childhood Stories from Autobiographies
- Explore the lighter side of autobiographies by sharing funny and relatable childhood stories from famous individuals.
Serious Themes:
- The Power of Personal Narrative: How Autobiographies Inspire and Educate
- Discuss the impact of autobiographies on readers, including how personal stories can inspire, educate, and provide valuable life lessons.
- Historical Insights: Learning History Through Autobiographies
- Address the value of autobiographies in providing first-hand accounts and personal perspectives on historical events, offering deeper insights into history.
- The Art of Writing an Autobiography: Crafting Your Life Story
- Explore the process and challenges of writing an autobiography, including tips on how to authentically convey personal experiences and emotions.
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