Richard Herring > Quotes

“Like Sam Beckett in Quantum Leap (though it could equally have been something created by the guy who wrote Waiting For Godot), I hoped that each completed year would be my leap home.”
― Richard Herring, The Problem with Men: When is International Men’s Day?

“[...] it's part of what humour is about: finding the light side of tragedy; being able to laugh in the face of life's horrors. Even when we are powerless, it gives us the illusion of power.”
― Richard Herring, Can I Have My Ball Back? - A Memoir of Masculinity, Mortality and My Right Testicle

“I refuse to believe that you cannot be both compassionate and strong.”
― Richard Herring, The Problem with Men: When is International Men’s Day?

“Are you able to explain what differentiates a satsuma from a clementine or a mandarin?”
― Richard Herring, Emergency Questions: 1001 conversation-savers for any situation, from the British comedian

“[...] it's part pf what humour is about: finding the light side of tragedy; being able to laugh in the face of life's horrors. Even when we are powerless, it gives us the illusion of power.”
― Richard Herring, Can I Have My Ball Back? - A Memoir of Masculinity, Mortality and My Right Testicle

“The patriarchy is grabbing you by the pussy and you’re such a little bitch you actually cheerlead for it. When are you going to grow some balls and become a feminist? ____________ 1 Email me at herring1967@gmail.com and I will send you a picture of me pulling the face.”
― Richard Herring, The Problem with Men: When is International Men’s Day?