Quotes About Entertaining

Maddie had never really understood why they had four chairs. It's not like they did a lot of entertaining. Not unless you counted the time Maddie had forgotten to lock up her cereal in an airtight container and a bear had tried to break through the cabin's front door. Which Maddie totally did not count. That bear hadn't been invited and would never be welcome again.

I'm like a really goofy home ec teacher.

I'm still one of those persons who prefers to wear pants, especially for at-home entertaining.

It isn't enough for a book to be transporting or entertaining; it must also come from a place of knowledge and an understanding of aesthetics. Even where a longlisted book wears its craftsmanship lightly, the power of the writing shines through.

Daft Wee Stories' is, as the title says, daft wee stories. I just sort of rattled them out, tried to make them quite funny, with punchlines - they're kind of like sketches.

I just find anyone who's arrogant and pompous is always the funniest for me.

Anyone with a fondness for intricately flavored, carefully measured cocktails and entertaining at home knows how poorly the two mix.

If I'm having a party, the easiest and the biggest thing for me to make is a big pot of meatballs.

Overhearing people's conversations about art - that's always entertaining.

I don't really care that much about eating. But I like impressing people with how good a cook I am. So I will cook. I'm an excellent cook. Not many people know that about me.

I love cooking. I love having friends around.

Cooking is the showy side of domesticity.

The house is always full, and we're always cooking - outside, inside, for six, eight, a dozen, 20 people.

I love cooking and having friends over for dinner, so a beautiful table to sit around is a must.

Yeah, I am fun loving. I do crack jokes at times too.

Colin Cunningham just cracks me up.

I am the funny, crazy person.

TV creates good viewership because it generates interest by being entertaining.

'QI' is exactly what the best TV ought to be - you learn something, but you are also crying with laughter.

I can't cook, but I have a nice book of menus... and I can plate and set the table.

Dining rooms are really all about the table and the chairs.

I love to cook. I love to cook for myself and my husband and big groups. I find it very relaxing, and I love socializing around a dinner table.

It's stylish to have people over. But unstylish to make them bring food. It's so tacky, making everybody appear at the door with a dish. Better to order in, use a caterer or bring prepared food into your kitchen.

My family were great story-tellers. My mum was one of 12 and they were all fighting to tell stories. You have to tell a good tale or no one is going to listen. You have to make it entertaining and interesting. That's how I learned to tell stories.