MANDY ROONEY


Every time they say "Saddam and his seven codefendents" I hear "Saddam and his seven codependents."



And whenever I hear "midterm elections," I can't help but picture some kind of test or exam.

If only....





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"It's not an act of God, it's an act of guys - guys exploiting other guys.....If the mining company is fined 250 bucks, it's like two cents."

Studs Terkel's explanation of the not-so-recent mining disaster



"Curiosity did not kill this cat."

Studs' epitaph of choice.



"A slovenly, loud-mouthed Jew"

Can't remember if it's how a boss once referred to Studs-the-"enthusiastic agnostic" or if it's his second choice for the headstone.