1876 - 1933
Wilson Mizner (1876–1933) was an American playwright, entrepreneur, and raconteur. He is known for his quick wit, sharp one-liners, and for co-owning and managing the famous Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood. Mizner's talent for storytelling and memorable quotes left a lasting legacy in American literary and entertainment circles.
Copy from one, it's plagiarism; copy from two, it's research.
Be nice to people on your way up because you'll meet them on your way down.
A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after a while, he knows something.