Comprising the classic bestsellers Getting Even, Without Feathers , and Side Effects , this definitive collection of comic writings is from a man who needs no Introduction. Really–this book has no Introduction.
The Insanity Defense reveals many sides of Woody Allen as he holds forth on the most human of urges (“Why does man kill? He kills for food. And not only for food: ...
Comprising the classic bestsellers Getting Even, Without Feathers , and Side Effects , this definitive collection of comic writings is from a man who needs no Introduction. Really–this book has no Introduction.
The Insanity Defense reveals many sides of Woody Allen as he holds forth on the most human of urges (“Why does man kill? He kills for food. And not only for food: frequently there must be a beverage”); reflects on death (“I don’t believe in an afterlife, although I am bringing a change of underwear”); and notes the effect on history wrought by trick chewing gum, the dribble glass, and other novelties. There is also an inspiring story of the futile race to beat Dr. Heimlich to the punch: “The food went down the wrong pipe, and choking occurred. Grasping the mouse firmly by the tail, I snapped it like a small whip, and the morsel of cheese came loose. If we can transfer the procedure to humans, we may have something. Too early to tell.”
All Woody Allen fans will cherish this uproarious treasury–and those who don’t enjoy The Insanity Defense are just plain crazy.
“If you don’t care if you break into helpless whoops of laughter on buses, trains, or wherever you happen to be reading it.”
–Chicago Tribune , on Without Feathers
“Brilliant flights of fancy whose comic detail and inspired silliness are at once dramatic and controlled.”
–The New York Times, on Side Effects
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Could it not be simply that we are alone and aimless, doomed to wander in an indifferent universe, with no hope of salvation, nor any prospect except misery, death, and the empty reality of eternal nothing?
You wonder why you're not invited to more parties! Jesus, you're morbid! (查看原文)
To be loved, certainty, is different from being admired, as one can be admired from afar, but to really love someone it is essential to be in the same room with the person , crouching behind the drapes. (查看原文)
been reading it for a real long time....anyway.typical Woody.it's like watching him standing right before you going blahblahblah.haha.so damn hilarious(yet meaningful).the stories are good(though i mu...been reading it for a real long time....anyway.typical Woody.it's like watching him standing right before you going blahblahblah.haha.so damn hilarious(yet meaningful).the stories are good(though i must confess i did not get them completely).everything just seems weightless in his writing."eternal nothingness is ok.if you're dressed for it."true.(展开)
To be loved, certainty, is different from being admired, as one can be admired from afar, but to really love someone it is essential to be in the same room with the person , crouching behind the drapes. This perhaps is the reason why long distance relationships never work.
2016-04-13 06:04
To be loved, certainty, is different from being admired, as one can be admired from afar, but to really love someone it is essential to be in the same room with the person , crouching behind the drapes.引自 The Insanity Defense
This perhaps is the reason why long distance relationships never work.
Could it not be simply that we are alone and aimless, doomed to wander in an indifferent universe, with no hope of salvation, nor any prospect except misery, death, and the empty reality of eternal nothing? You wonder why you're not invited to more parties! Jesus, you're morbid!
2016-04-13 04:36
Could it not be simply that we are alone and aimless, doomed to wander in an indifferent universe, with no hope of salvation, nor any prospect except misery, death, and the empty reality of eternal nothing?
You wonder why you're not invited to more parties! Jesus, you're morbid!引自 Notes from the Overfed
If my fat could speak,it would probably speak of man's intense loneliness-----with,oh,perhaps a few additional pointers on how to make a sailboats out of paper.
2014-08-04 17:22
If my fat could speak,it would probably speak of man's intense loneliness-----with,oh,perhaps a few additional pointers on how to make a sailboats out of paper.
Could it not be simply that we are alone and aimless,doomed to wander in an indifferent universe, with no hope of salvation,nor any prospect except misery,death,and the empty reality of eternal nothing?
2014-08-04 17:25
Could it not be simply that we are alone and aimless,doomed to wander in an indifferent universe, with no hope of salvation,nor any prospect except misery,death,and the empty reality of eternal nothing?
To be loved, certainty, is different from being admired, as one can be admired from afar, but to really love someone it is essential to be in the same room with the person , crouching behind the drapes. This perhaps is the reason why long distance relationships never work.
2016-04-13 06:04
To be loved, certainty, is different from being admired, as one can be admired from afar, but to really love someone it is essential to be in the same room with the person , crouching behind the drapes.引自 The Insanity Defense
This perhaps is the reason why long distance relationships never work.
Could it not be simply that we are alone and aimless, doomed to wander in an indifferent universe, with no hope of salvation, nor any prospect except misery, death, and the empty reality of eternal nothing? You wonder why you're not invited to more parties! Jesus, you're morbid!
2016-04-13 04:36
Could it not be simply that we are alone and aimless, doomed to wander in an indifferent universe, with no hope of salvation, nor any prospect except misery, death, and the empty reality of eternal nothing?
You wonder why you're not invited to more parties! Jesus, you're morbid!引自 Notes from the Overfed
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Though:Why does man kill?He kills for food.And not only food:Frequently there must be a beverage.
1 有用 離。 2016-04-15
4/12/2016 选择性读的，未读完。老头子是个疯子，真的是个疯子。
0 有用 Lynn 2011-02-20
Hilarious
0 有用 无 2013-10-24
funny as it is, boring as it is. 一人在地铁里笑的快被当成神经病了＝ ＝边笑边觉得这书好无聊啊
0 有用 樹君 2011-05-21
been reading it for a real long time....anyway.typical Woody.it's like watching him standing right before you going blahblahblah.haha.so damn hilarious(yet meaningful).the stories are good(though i mu... been reading it for a real long time....anyway.typical Woody.it's like watching him standing right before you going blahblahblah.haha.so damn hilarious(yet meaningful).the stories are good(though i must confess i did not get them completely).everything just seems weightless in his writing."eternal nothingness is ok.if you're dressed for it."true. (展开)
0 有用 Annie 2012-05-24
Didn't get his wisdom...Maybe read it again sometime.
0 有用 大马猴下山 2018-09-12
肚子里货不够，好多段子看不懂。看得懂的部分觉得有点出洋相。有声音有表演有文本才是完整的伍迪艾伦，只有文字太单薄，风格化不够，真的...笑不出来。只能靠脑补他故作扭捏的语气和欠抽的表情。即便著名作品如门萨的娼妓，多读两遍也只觉得是小聪明。真不知这应算是他作为作家的平庸，还是作为导演的伟大。
0 有用 kidpt 2016-08-08
老头这个引经据典脑洞加信口开河打岔流段子手也真是绝了! 收录了一篇Midnight in Paris故事的粗略构思 兄弟姐妹母女姨妈梗就让他们随风而去吧 我特喜欢机智探长断案和穿越包法利夫人那两篇哈哈!
1 有用 離。 2016-04-15
4/12/2016 选择性读的，未读完。老头子是个疯子，真的是个疯子。
0 有用 [已注销] 2014-09-10
Don't fuck those who can't understand Woody's jokes,sooner or later,he will make you sick...
0 有用 无 2013-10-24
funny as it is, boring as it is. 一人在地铁里笑的快被当成神经病了＝ ＝边笑边觉得这书好无聊啊