Roasts and Toasts: Snappy One-Liners for Every Occasion

By Gene Perret and Terry Perret Martin

If you've ever been tongue-tied with your glass poised in mid-air, waiting for an inspirational burst of eloquence, here's the reference for you. Whether for a wedding or work party, retirement or anniversary, or even if you just want a witty toast to pull out at a casual dinner, you'll find them all here. Try these: Present a thick-skinned speaker with this wisecrack, Here's a speaker who needs no introduction. Believe me, we've tried several and they don't help. Or, if the tables are turned, counter with this jibe, I've never heard an introduction like that before. And if my lawyer is worth his salt, I'll never receive one like that again. If you're stepping up to the mike after a glowing prelude, you could start with something like, That was a wonderful introduction. Now even I can't wait to hear what I say. Greet an absent-minded man of the evening with some good-natured ribbing, Someone asked our guest of honor to pass the salt and pepper. He said, Here's the pepper. Now what was that first thing you asked for? If a retiree is a renowned travel bug, bid him adieu with this quip, You can tell from looking at our guest of honor that he's a traveling man. He must be. Practically everyone he meets tells him where to go. With hundreds of roasts and toasts for dozens of different occasions and personality types, you'll never be left speechless again

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806994444
• ISBN13: 9780806994444
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Speaker's Resource

As a trainer and coach, I feel this book is a good guide for any occasion - however, it is to be used in a light-hearted vein. It actually brightened my day. It can prepare you when someone is about to pass a witty remark - and you can give an equally witty rejoinder!However, I feel that its greatest strength is to give speakers a good starting point to develop their own brand of witty humour.Go on - buy the book.

very snappy

I've read a few other toasting books because I am so in love with the art of toasting. This one not only has guidelines for coming up with your own, but also has some very nice historical and traditional toasts. The chapters on being witty are very fun to read as well.