“Mardy Grothe’s exquisite collection of retorts, ripostes, and rebuffs celebrates language in its most clever, precise, and hilarious form.” — -- Richard Lederer, author of Anguished English
“If words could be weapons, this book is a collection of weapons of mass delectation.” — -- Anu Garg, author of Another Word A Day
“It’s a must for anyone who loves a quick word from a quick wit.” — -- Erin McKean, editor of Verbatim: The Language Quarterly
“A glittering display of comebacks and put-downs from the funniest people on earth.” — -- Robert Byrne, compiler of The 2,548 Best Things Anybody Ever Said
“Viva La Repartee is a spectacular feast of the most brilliant retorts and wittiest zingers ever delivered.” — -- Don Hauptman, author of Cruel and Unusual Puns and Acronymania
“A joyously fun compendium of wit and one-upmanship by the world’s great riposte artists....A brilliant stocking stuffer.” — Forbes FYI
“If you’ve ever delivered a razor-sharp riposte or rebuff...you’ll savor this collection.” — Hartford Courant
“Ever wish you could wow people with your wit? Viva la Repartee, by Mardy Grothe, tells you how. ” — Dallas Morning News