About the Book

Robert Eddison, a national journalist and playwright, has recorded every original thought he has had since June 1997. They now run to many thousand and take the form of witty, and often profound, one-line observations on an awesome variety of (150) different subjects, ranging from childbirth to political correctness.

Book Synopsis

Robert Eddison, a national journalist and playwright, has recorded every original thought he has had since June 1997. They now run to many thousand and take the form of witty, and often profound, one-line observations on an awesome variety of (150) different subjects, ranging from childbirth to political correctness. Publications in which they have most recently appeared include the Week and the London Times. Well known around the world for his witty one-liners, Robert has amassed a huge following on social media including more than 33,000 Twitter followers and 14,000 Instagram followers.. His first book, volume one, contains a selection of his finest aphorisms to entertain and amuse the masses.

Review Quotes

"It is high time, after La Rochefoucauld and Chamfort, that we had maxims of this quality in modern speech." Andrew Sinclair, author and film director

"You show that a one-bite canapé can still be a gourmet treat, albeit one that leaves you craving more." Patrick Kidd, Times journalist

"These are real gems. Bravo to the best Aphorist of our time!" Gyles Brandreth

"A superb collection. One snappy aphorism is worth a thousand flabby platitudes. Feel free to quote me!" Stanley Johnson

"Witty and concise... really wonderful... I will be reading them time and time again." Ronald Blythe, author of Akenfield

"These aphorisms show the influence of many schools: here a touch of Pascal, and there an echo of La Rochefoucauld, but most particularly the happy inspiration of Oscar Wilde." Donald Mead, chairman, The Oscar Wilde Society