Asking a working writer what he thinks about critics is like asking a lamp-post what it feels about dogs."

[Time Magazine, October 31, 1977]


John Osborne

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From what I hear, it's quite unusual to have this number of problems with a building that's this new...
DAVID OSBORNE
We're working with a couple of different floor companies and haven't come up with a real good soluti...
DAVID OSBORNE
It's not unusual to spend $1,000 a month
DAVID OSBORNE
I think the greatest security measure is pre-pay, period,
DAVID OSBORNE
We kind of let it slide there in the second quarter. They were able to get a short lead but we were ...
MIKE OSBORNE
The positive news is that the British economy is continuing to grow and is creating jobs. And it is ...
GEORGE OSBORNE
When you coach as long as I did, you can't help but miss those Saturdays - dealing with the play...
TOM OSBORNE
If someone wants to preserve it, let them buy it and preserve it. We'll see some creative proposals.
HAMILTON OSBORNE
Now, because of the growth in the practice and new clients that have dealings with the city, we foun...
HAMILTON OSBORNE
I was running a campaign as late as Wednesday. When I returned (to work) Wednesday, I was told I had...
HAMILTON OSBORNE
We set some direction. It was a thorough and very candid analysis. I think it'll help City Council a...
HAMILTON OSBORNE
Actually, the 300 wins means nothing compared to what our kids have done. These guys just finished b...
HAPPY OSBORNE
We don't want to rock the boat. The spring is time to make sales and make customers.
ERIC OSBORNE
We pretty much have the materials set, but appreciate the offers.
ERIC OSBORNE
It was quite an honor,
GEORGE OSBORNE
The loon is the oldest bird and is the fastest-flying amphibian. And they have a call as unique as t...
GEORGE OSBORNE
Brown is an old-fashioned tax-and-spend chancellor who cannot give the leadership we need to face th...
GEORGE OSBORNE
Gordon Brown's lack of fiscal responsibility will damage our ability to compete, and mean further ta...
GEORGE OSBORNE
Falling investment and poor productivity threaten Britain's long-term economic growth and competitiv...
GEORGE OSBORNE
The allegations are completely untrue, and dredging up a photo from when I was 22 years old is prett...
GEORGE OSBORNE
The allegations are completely untrue, and dredging up a photo from when I was 22 years old is prett...
GEORGE OSBORNE