They Said That!: The Wit and Wisdom of Modern Celebrity Culture

By Larry Englemann

From the worlds or art and entertainment, politics, sports, and law, Larry Engelmann has drawn quotations from two thousand celebrities. He's compiled a record of our times in the words of those who shaped events and witnessed them up close. Included are the insights, sideswipes, visions, and verbal slips of such luminaries as Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Harrison Ford, Heather Locklear, Ashley Judd, Mel Gibson, Jay Leno, Courtney Love, Madonna, Al Gore, Dan Quayle, Monica Lewinsky, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Michael Jordan, Don King, and John McEnroe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158063110X
• ISBN13: 9781580631105
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Renaissance Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.7" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

The Wit and Wisdom of our Pop Culture Icons

From law and order to sports and celebrities, They Said That! provides an entertaining look at "the wit and wisdom of modern celebrity culture." Engelmann's compilation of verbal slips and and insights from people like Dennis Rodman, Shirley Maclaine, Madonna, Monica Lewinsky, Bill Gates, Wayne Gretzky, and President Clinton will amuse and entertain you. Carefully researched and meticuloulsy organized, They Said That! is a pop-culture reference book and chronicle of our times. Guaranteed to make you laugh and ponder the absurdity of today's superstars.

Find Out What Happens When Hollywood's Publicists Get Sick!

A hilarious laugh riot, They Said That! exposes celebrities who choose to speak when their publicists aren't around to help them. Could Carmen Electra be any dumber? Yes! With pages upon pages devoted to the verbally challenged who make up Hollywood's elite (in addition to dozens of atheletes, politicians, etc), They Said That! is sure to amuse. I recommend this book to all lovers of popculture.

A record of our times!

Engelmann's They Said That! includes insights and verbal slips that will incite a "laughfest." This is a hilarious compilation that sheds light on more than two thousand celebrities. I highly recommend this book. They Said That! is a refreshing reference of pop-culture...a comical treasure of our times.

The most hilarious book I've ever read

This is the most hilarious book I've ever read. I was laughing so hard as I turned the pages that my stomach was hurting and had to put the book down to catch a breath. There are funny lines on every page. No matter what types of jokes you prefer,you will be able to find something humorous in this book. I highly recommend it.