Joseph Kesselring
Born: 01-01-1902
Joseph Kesselring was an American playwright born on July 21, 1902, in New York City. Best known for his dark comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace," Kesselring's career spanned teaching, acting, and writing. His work, often characterized by wit and humor, left a significant mark on American theater. Despite writing a handful of plays, "Arsenic and Old Lace" remains his most celebrated contribution to the stage. Kesselring passed away in 1967.
Book summaries for books written by Joseph Kesselring
Quotes
Insanity runs in my family. It practically gallops.
The world would be a better place if everyone were as charitable as we are.
I must be going home. I'm expecting a call from Pittsburgh.
It's not what you're doing, dear, so much as whom you're doing it to.
Aunt Martha: We never dreamed you'd marry a minister. Abby: Teddy isn't a minister, dear. He just preaches in the church.
I remember my father saying that good people are always so sure they're right.
Marriage is a bribe to make a housekeeper think she's a householder.
I'm not a Brewster. I'm the son of a sea-cook!
The Japanese are very clever, you know. They're making a map of Brooklyn.
I was a friend of the late Mr. Hoskins. I was with him when he died. He died in my arms.
You know, I hate to tell you this, but you've had the wrong man all these years.
The world's oldest joke: they didn't know it was loaded.