Christopher Buckley
Born: 12-23-1952
Christopher Buckley is an acclaimed American author and satirist, renowned for his witty political novels. Born in 1952, he is the son of William F. Buckley Jr., a prominent conservative commentator. Buckley's notable works include "Thank You for Smoking" and "Boomsday," which deftly blend humor with sharp social commentary. A Yale graduate, he has also contributed to top publications like The New Yorker and The Atlantic, solidifying his reputation as a master of satire.
Book summaries for books written by Christopher Buckley
Quotes
It's in the interest of the public to know that their politicians are human, and are capable of having impure thoughts
The beauty of argument is that if you argue correctly, you're never wrong
Gentlemen, practice may not make perfect, but it sure does improve performance
The body is a temple, and the temple needs redecorating
The key to happiness is to lower your expectations
I'd rather be wrong and relevant than right and ignored
The future belongs to the philanderers, the liars, the drunkards and the buffoons
The beauty of the First Amendment is that it applies to everyone. Whether you're a Christian Scientist or a Scientologist, there's no religious test for free speech
I don't have an accent. You have an accent
In a democracy, the majority of the citizens is capable of exercising the most cruel oppressions upon the minority
There's nothing wrong with the pursuit of happiness. What's wrong is pursuing it in the absence of a good cigar
Never underestimate the power of denial