Damon Runyon
Damon Runyon
Alfred Damon Runyonwas an American newspaperman and author...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEssayist
Date of Birth4 October 1880
CountryUnited States of America
games boxing stories
In all the history of the boxing game, you'll find no human interest story to compare with the life narrative of James J. Braddock.
power turkeys purpose
In my opinion turkey is the most over-rated critter for eating purposes in kingdom come but the most striking example we have of the power of propaganda.
running ocean love-is
If I have all the tears that are shed on Broadway by guys in love, I will have enough salt water to start an opposition ocean to the Atlantic and Pacific, with enough left over to run the Great Salt Lake out of business. But I wish to say I never shed any of these tears personally, because I am never in love, and furthermore, barring a bad break, I never expect to be in love, for the way I look at it love is strictly the old phedinkus, and I tell the little guy as much.
life long-ago gambling
I came to the conclusion long ago that all life is six to five against.
men years giving
You can keep the things of bronze and stone and give me one man to remember me just once a year.
stupid tough life-is
Life is tough, and it's really tough when you're stupid.
funny happiness success
The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, but that's the way to bet.
order feet laughing
She has a laugh so hearty it knocks the whipped cream off an order of strawberry shortcake on a table fifty feet away.
american-journalist conclusion five life six
I long ago come to the conclusion that all life is six to five against.
american-journalist nor swift
The race may not always be to the swift nor the victory to the strong, but that's how you bet.
american-journalist came conclusion life
I long ago came to the conclusion that all life is 6 to 5 against.
american-journalist willing
You can become a winner only if you are willing to walk over the edge.
great monday radio writer
He was a great writer and a great guy,'' Madden said Monday on his KCBS radio show.