Famous quotes containing the words english and/or lyric:
“The English like eccentrics. They just don’t like them living next door.”
—Julian Clary (b. 1959)
“They are sworn enemies of lyric poetry.
In prison they accompany the jailer,
Enter cells to hear confessions.
Their short-end comes down
When you least expect it.”
—Charles Simic (b. 1938)