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She walked along at his side, and gently accommodating himself to her humour, he said Coketown was a busy place, was it not?

Or, more likely, he's trying a bit of subtle American humour on the recipient, Gordon Brown.

Dressed fashionably in black, with rings on his fingers and shades on his nose, Mr Hirst is an impish figure with a strong streak of humour.

Even among the rubble it is possible to hear neighbours greet each other and visitors with polite humour.

"It keeps him in good humour, " said she, "and I am more obliged to you than I can express. "

It was one of his rare attempts at humour.

He looked upon me with so much humour and benignity that I could scarcely contain my satisfaction.

What's good about this type of humour is the fact that it is able to address whatever political issue is at hand.

Officials present at the dinner suggested that Mr Sha might have been the victim of a misguided attempt at humour.

An action-packed blend of humour and intrigue, following the fortunes of a gang of expert cons on the loose in London.

In fact, since adults write kids' television programmes, much of the humour may be lost on the intended audience, she said.

Anything that might have seemed too solemn in his remarks, he quickly tempered with a touch of humour.

In London, to say someone has no sense of humour is to condemn them utterly.

There may be a thousand different ways to express your sense of humour, but joke telling is only one of those ways.

The company describes its toys as "great learning tools, as well as amusing gifts for anyone with a sense of humour" .

Iago. I pray you, be content; 'tis but his humour: The business of the state does him offence, And he does chide with you.

And this is often as true of everyday humour as it is of TV comedy or tabloid newspaper reporting.

More than jokes, a sense of humour requires being willing and able to see the funny side of life's situations as they happen.

Patricia Perera was in love with a young businessman, whom she admired for his honesty, integrity and sense of humour.

He said Chinese students studying here should be made aware a good sense of humour is part of Kiwi culture.

I told him the story, he laughed, but as a true Englishman with a great sense of humour, he left the piece there.

"Keep him in a good humour. I don't want him alarmed till we're ready to move. " "Softly, softly, catchee monkey? " "That's the idea. "

His causes, both healthy and repugnant, combined with a lack of humour and high self-regard, did not make him popular.

but stories about him show that he also had a sense of humour.

There were lots of good humour, tense emotions, and sleepy eyes in the office the next day.

Check it out and see if it fits in with your sense of humour.

It was a brilliant day and it was nice to hear the Kop's humour at its best again when they were telling me to go back to Coventry.

Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban, the great French military engineer in Louis XIV's time, was a man with a bizarre sense of humour.

"I never want my eldest son to stop telling jokes. A sense of humour is the best weapon against disappointment and negativity. "

Former President George W Bush was in good humour as he returned to the White House for the unveiling of his official portrait.

he bawled his lines out with such defiance that , while they really did not partake of the humour intended , they were funny.

He told Absolute Now: "She needs to have a nice personality, a good sense of humour, nice eyes and a brain. "

The elements of his humour were all familiar to America before he began to write.

Max has a good sense of humour. I never feel bored or unhappy when he is with me. He tells funny jokes and always makes me laugh.

For the British, the process of producing humour is often more important than its being laughed at, or even being understood.

Even his sense of humour seemed to have deserted him, leaving him in an irritable mood.

Even if the satire took the same forms as old-fashioned Tsarist humour, that was no reason to see it as reactionary.

He had the simplicity and naturalness of the Chinese peasants, with a lively sense of humour and a love of rustic laughter.

Drouet had what was a help in his business, a moderate sense of humour, and could tell a good story when the occasion required.

One reason was that he had a sense of humour and could take a joke at his own expense.

Those who belong to the "lacking any sense of humour" or "offended at the drop of a hat" groups are strongly advised to read no further.

Humour, rather than earnest diatribes on the peaceful nature of Islam, is the best way of defusing suspicion, he says.

How can Mr. Bingley, who seems good humour itself, and is, I really believe, truly amiable, be in friendship with such a man?

The mother was in a good humour for her son returned from the sanitorium with his health greatly improved.

Whatever you think of these three white, middle-class, middle-aged men with their schoolboy humour, all three are smart.

They seem to have much more knowledge about theatre, arts, cultural issues and politics and they do have a fantastic sense of humour .

But to fully grasp the geniality of Nielsen's design, one needs to understand the Danish sense of humour and subtle irony.

And there was humour-she was famous for her humour.

The old prince was making fun of him but with good humour.

You share the same sense of humour and like the same music but you may be even closer than you realise.

Elton is an extremely intelligent and witty person . Evidence of this is shown in the following quotes. His sense of humour is tremendous !

Ray Parlour was one of the funniest guys. He has that typical English humour and you need guys like that in the dressing room.

He provides, on our count, a good 75% of the humour in the film - not least because you can't help laughing as soon as you look at him.

There was room for the suspicion that his humour had not deserted him even after death.

Humour is an aphrodisiac: A good sense of humour always gives an edge to men when they hit on a woman.

He is a very popular member within the team, he has a great sense of humour and had a very strong working relationship with Mark.

A pun is the lowest form of humour- when you do not think of it first.

Many people find this sort of joke distasteful. The following example of 'sick humour' will enable you to judge for yourself.

I don't like the sick humour of some of today's comedy entertainers; I prefer the straightforward approach of a stand-up comedian.

As you will see, he has a great sense of humour and is a very funny guy.

Then they both stood in front of him, while Toad sat silent and regarded them with much suspicion and ill-humour.

Brilliant , extremely focused , high energy , demanding but with a great sense of humour .

A comedian performed a stand-up routine to a field of cows in an experiment intended to see if they have a sense of humour.

Both Pierre [de Meuron] and I got on with Ai well, he has a wonderful sense of humour and is great company.

None of the humour, the music, or the mysticism of high mathematics ever entered his head.

After the first fortnight or three weeks of her absence, health, good humour, and cheerfulness began to re-appear at Longbourn.

e. g. He has no sense of humour. A humorous person is readily accepted everywhere.

Britons are just the funniest people. . . or at least that's what top businessmen said in a survey about European humour.

Adept at deflecting criticism with humour though also capable of tantrums he sometimes seemed to be engaged in self parody.

She had a pair of eyes, which sparkled with the brightest and honestest good-humour.

Growing numbers of British blokes are turning to Thailand for women with a good sense of humour seeking fun and maybe more.

Blair had only one verbal shortcoming, which he shared with Margaret Thatcher: no sense of humour.

The girl impressed her new classmates with her liveliness and sense of humour. impressive adj.

There was a strange chuckle in her tone, a dangerous and convincing humour in her bearing.

pleasant young man with a good sense of humour and very marked leadership qualities.

First, would have to say I am very attracted by a woman that is intelligent and has a great sense of humour.

There is always in it an element of self - satisfaction which makes it awkward to anyone who has a sense of humour .

Some humour can be cruel but some people seem to enjoy seeing other people's bad luck at times.

Her sense of humour made a deep impression on her friends.

She appeared to be in the best humour with everything.

You've got a great sense of humour. You're always cheerful and outgoing. You're also sporty, creative and artistic.

The children laughed their mother into a Better humour.

At least they've got a good sense of humour.

A person without a sense of humour is like a wagon without springs, jolted by every pebble in the road.

"We share the same sense of humour, " he says. "You need to have complete understanding at the top of the house. "

He impressed me with his sense of humour.

He has a good sense of humour so I never feel bored or unhappy when he is with me.

He knew we were only having a laugh, and he's kept his Liverpool sense of humour.

With the material clay I tell a story of fantasy, where movement and a sense of humour are combined.

This isn't the funniest joke in the world, but having a joke in mind and a sense of humour can help you stop taking life too seriously.

What first attracted me to her was her sense of humour.

Strong, fearless and kind with an amazing sense of humour and an ability to laugh at himself.

Bressler believes that the findings might hint at why humans have evolved a sense of humour at all.

The British is said to have an unusual sense of humour.

This overconfidence was also seen when people tried to communicate anger, sadness, seriousness and humour in an email.

His father was out of humour after he told him his scores.

That is perhaps the most striking thing about humour in the Middle East. Most of the time the joke is not on the enemy.

With humour and a sense of romance, she has written an intellectually bracing travelogue of literary adventures.

Although Jeremy is well-known for his great sense of humour , he is in no mood for telling funny stories today .

She gazed at him -- a pythoness in humour.

The girl impressed her fiance's family with her liveliness and sense of humour.

What attracted me to her was her sense of humour.

We Scotch have not the most democratic form of humour, which is called "fun. "

The central character is a likeable and dedicated policeman with a dry sense of humour.

The British are very proud of their sense of humour.

But he was charismatic and magnetic, with a wry sense of humour and sexy confidence.

"My family reminisced about this rare show of humour for years afterwards, " says Penelope, from the Isle of Wight.

It was about people and families, observed in a way that was full of humanity and humour, but was still astringent, not soft.

As with every senior role, an ability to manage people and a sense of humour are critical.

Humour and charm are a surprisingly powerful combination as a means of ascent in life.

'It has a great element of awkwardness and the family has a fantastic sense of humour for sending it in.

In person, his chatter is more ambivalent, thoughtful, punctured with smiles and a sense of humour.

Life depends on air, food and water, but it is made easier to live with a good sense of humour.

Humour works best when you sense that the writer is putting himself in jeopardy.

Mr Darling is said to enjoy his "cleverness and humour" and his willingness to tell it straight.

I know humour is usually a personal thing so use British or European ads as a reference.

You can bring humour into the situation as you understand each other and the role that each of you has played.

She was in no humour for conversation with any one but himself; and to him she had hardly courage to speak.

If you can't understand what I'm saying, it's time you fine-tune your sense of humour.

The first time I saw him, I was impressed by his sense of humour.

Fakeness and materialism are huge turn-offs for me. I appreciate physical attractiveness, but I love humour and intelligence in a girl!

When destiny has a sense of humour, it is called serendipity .

One of Patterson's favourite stories demonstrates Koko's sense of humour.

Liverpool is usually a glass half-full kind of city, and the Kop are renowned throughout the world for their humour and spirit.

It is surely not coincidental that most great lovers in literature are devoid of a sense of humour.

Your greatest strength is your ability to maintain a certain joie de vivre, to see things with the humour and joy of a child.

The girl impressed all of us with her liveliness and sense of humour .

Doom and gloom seem to incubate a hunger for the blackest of humour.

The girl impressed her friends with her sense of humour.

He developed a tremendous sense of humour to help him cope and to shield his anger form the world.

The writer regarded the humour as the means of saving himself and helping people obtain faith and hope.

He is a man with a good sense of humour and always friendly to us.

This sort of humour is what Americans can now expect.

You both seem to lack the lusty cut and thrust and the humour a good marriage needs.

His whole countenance was instinct with a look of wise and sardonic humour impossible to describe on paper.

IN the few days before Lent the stereotype of Germans as a people without humour takes a thorough pasting.

She also possesses good sense of humour and an open mind to accommodate others opinions.

But as the news of the EIU ranking makes the rounds, their equally healthy dose of raw humour is gaining the upper hand.

We found he had a sense of humour compared with other guest professors.

The British are proud of their sense of humour.

When they take the plunge they are loyal and responsible partners, with a wry sense of humour.

Dr. Macphail thought his eyes rested on him now and then with triumphant good-humour.

"He's engaging, very reasonable and has a good sense of humour, " says a senior British government official.

She doesn't have much of a sense of humour about the vegetarian thing, but then, why should she?

Now of course I had known all along that the humour of the story emanated from its very exaggeration, its absurdly illogical smoothness.

Humour is one of his characteristics.

A: They can get a good job, make lots of money, and have high status and show a lot of confidence and a good sense of humour.

Your sense of humour. Can always make me laugh. Thank you for being so generous.

Honest, gentle, have the sense of duty, broad range of knowledge and humour a special gentleman.

Helen was able to inject both colour and humour into his rather formidable subject.

Copious wind of being studying in primary school , having your father of son, have rather sense of humour.

Are charm and a sense of humour acquired traits?

Women are attracted to alpha males with a sense of humour.

The film's outrageous deadpan humour recalls the early efforts of its producer, Peter Jackson.

Scotch humour is always dry and never sweet; always biting and never consoling.

one cares. How do you know if the aliens even have eyes? Or a sense of humour?

The sense of humour is mysteriously bound up with national characteristics.

Ambition is like choler; which is a humour that makes men active, earnest, full alacrity, and stirring, if it is not stopped.

She had a lively sense of humour.

She took up black humour for just one of her novels.

with ironic humour she foils interactions between men and women by a natural world that serves as a powerful mysterious backdrop.

Ivan has the strong stomach and dark sense of humour needed to survive the everyday perils of doing business in Russia.

if her good - humour flagged at moments it was not because she thought herself ill - used , but because she suddenly felt sorry for ralph.

The old man was obviously out of humour and scarcely spoke at all.

It is said humour is one of the most important things women look in a man when choosing a relationship.

technical command of artistic processes never obscured his sense of humour.

Humour come into fashion However, a new type of humour, which stems largely from the U. S. , Has recently come into fashion.

The agency added, with an unusual burst of humour, that "the images they conjured up were not, one could say, appetising" .

You'll need to develop a rhinoceros hide, in any case. That and a sense of humour.

Twain 's sense of humour, like Dickens', is based on an exuberant appreciation of language.

It is an illusion. This responsibility has its own gaiety, its own humour, its own movement without the weight of thought.

This paper mainly analyses the cause of English ambiguity and its humour effects to excavate its value of beauty.

Fidel Castro has been bearing witness in recent years to this celestial sense of humour.

Their ectoplasmic humour often overwhelms their sense of reason.

I'm proud of my Irish background. That's where I get my sense of humour from.

Was it important for you to find the humour in this painful world of drug addiction?

In a crisis, chances are that CEO humour will get lost on the way to the front page.

At the end of the week, we were being joined by David, her husband of 40 years, who excels in caustic humour rather than compliments.

The reason is simple: no degree of chilliness in the air can extinguish the book's incredible warmth and humour.

Your brother is still little, you should humour him a little.

Lt is in short of the entity character of drama and the refined' character of humour and the inherent character of disgrace.

The ideal farewell speech should be a subtle balance of humour, memories, reassurance and gratitude.

Now, though, it seems characteristic, because some people at the BBC apparently view humour in the way the rest of us view swine flu.

Behind his white beard, Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke has a wry sense of humour.

We're certainly more used to Chinese humour so don't be surprised if you hear laughter when you don't think anything's funny.

He has a square face and has a good sense of humour. I'll vote him the best student.

As concerned as the style of language, humour can be regarded as the embodiment of language style "magnificence" of Zhang Ai-ling.

It's not a new notion, but rarely has it been expressed so clearly and with such good humour.

Jeremy is remembered for his great sense of humour.

Boh Runga: A sense of humour. A smile. General friendliness. And kindness is incredibly attractive.

Because he could say fluent tongue twisters and his sense of humour still existed , a circus owner appreciated him very much.

We are also known for our sense of humour, politeness and support for the underdog.

"I have a theory that humour detected in the brain gets directly discharged through the movement of diaphragm, " he said.

Our Chemistry teacher impressed us with his sense of humour.

The old gentleman was in so savage a mood, that his humour was to contradict everybody.

a dream world where sensuality , tenderness , humour , and yes , emotion blend perfectly with acrobatics , daring and surprises .

But plenty of the humour comes from situations that are uncomfortably plausible.

This habit of passing on business wisdom with dollops of self-deprecating humour is now in full flow.

He was a lovely person indeed, of abundance of good humour .

Urbane if with an earthy humour, Mr Aso is another prime minister's grandson and leads a small party faction.

I've forgotten. Was he vexed at my bad humour this afternoon?

But I'm a humorous writer too, and humour is a real problem.

"Where's our sense of humour gone in our game? " Taylor said on BBC Radio Merseyside. "He's apologised, let's move on. "

To his credit, Gibson took the barb with good humour, but we'resure he'll be calling Gervais "sugar tits" at the after party.

She managed despite everything to preserve her sense of humour.

The visual humour of every frame is fine-tuned, and in WALL-E's guileless goggle eyes we can read his every thought.

How to score with a Capricorn: Tap into their wonderful sense of humour and you're home and dry.

Always watch your back and keep a sense a humour so all three of you can laugh about it later.

Western humour was bound to reflect these incongruities.

Mrs. Croft was ATtending with greAT good-humour, and whenever she spoke AT all, it was very sensibly.

These two books are remarkably honest and human accounts, both describing professional moments of fear, guilt, embarrassment and humour.

So it is no surprise that showing a little humour in the workplace can advance your career.

Fatherhood and sewage with charm, humour and a witty line for each nasty situation.

a sense of humour is a great asset for a person.

Cherubic and deceptively guileless, she used "humour as a dodge, intimacy as a smoke screen" , Ms Salomon notes.

My feet were thoroughly wetted; I was cross and low; exactly the humour suited for making the most of these disagreeable things.

Make Them Smile Another trick for building relationships is to inject humour into the proceedings.

There is a fine line between humour and reality these days.

Citizens have the right to speak their minds, and one way to vent this out effectively is through political humour.

But American humour, with all its shades, is in part a response to American didacticism.

His humour made us break out in a fit of laughter.

Dogs show what may be fairly called a sense of humour .

his only fault is that he has no sense of humour fauna n.

He displays a sharp interest in everything around him and we delight in his sense of humour.

However, a new type of humour, which stems large from the U. S. , has recently come into fashion.

But for Gary Hallock, they are a friendly and participatory form of humour.

If there was a nobel prize for Humour, you should have got it. . . please keep writing such good articles.

He shows consistent cold humour, adulterating among them a few to before the criticism with sharp adversary.

Well-intentioned humour when shared amongst teams can create a positive work environment, especially when business is demanding.

On the day of Prince Vassily's arrival, the old prince was particularly discontented and out of humour.

Political humour is a manner by which arrogance and hubristic tendencies of those who are in power may be prevented from taking shape.

He has a good sense of humour, when I feel sad, he tells me some cheerful or funny story.

A sense of humour is prerequisite to understanding her work.

And all the while we thought the Chinese leadership had no sense of humour.

" I actually have a childhood that's given me a great capacity to accept criticism , " he says with deadpan humour .

A sense of humour may work as a balance wheel in one's life.

Research shows that humour facilitates student discussions and increases course enjoyment.

For instance, if you have a good sense of humour, aim to inject some of it into atleast one situation this week.

Irony is the most profound form of humour, and in that department of humour the Scotch are unexcelled .

Away from the cameras, he possesses wry humour and a quick mind.

Someone put a donkey on it and clapped, says one man, priding himself on Hama's sense of humour.

They parted cordially enough, although Dick could not bring himself to match Charlie's bluff good-humour.

His only fault is that he has no sense of humour.

Apart from the side-splitting humour, all the points in this article came from this reference.

TIM Well, you'll never believe it, I think our professor must have a sense of humour. He's given us the title "Why study history? "

The prime minister used humour to defuse the tension by remarking: "Well, your statement was quite predictable. "

Comedy is not humour. You shouldn't expect to be laughing all the way through these novels.

Tell me how do you think about the sense of humour of a person?

I failed to see the humour in the situation.

A splash of cynicism, a dash of self-doubt and a good measure of humour, according to Tom Shone's new novel, "In the Rooms" .