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It is easier to do tragedy than comedy, because everyone cries at the same things but laughs at different [...]

You've got a goal. I've a got a goal. Now all we need is a football [...]

<< Ce monde serait Meilleur pour les enfants si c'était les parents qui étaient obligés de manger les épinards. >> Groucho Marx, comédien [...]

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in the December 31, 1951 issue including "Millions for Defense, But Not a Cent for Tribute," "According to Hoiles" and a story on the personality of comedian Groucho Marx.

'I must say I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a good [...]

'I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a [...]

"I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall […]

[As we approach our seventieth birthday (in 2003), we're feeling sentimental. So, starting this month, we will be reprinting some of the more memorable sound and fury directed at Esquire [...]

Presents several letters to the editor on issues related to world politics. Effects of the U.S. reaction of sending troops in Korea on world situation; Views of the author on conflict between capitalism and socialism related to the Berlin Congress; Public opinions on the issue related to military aid to South Korea by the U.S.

This article presents several quotations from famous personalities on different aspects of theater. According to the first quote, the theater is a gross art, built in sweeps and overemphasis. Compromise is its second name. Another quote reads, there is a hunger to see the human presence acted out. As long as that need remains, people will find a way to do theater. The next quote says, if any play has been produced only twice in 300 years, there must be some good reason for it. One more quote is about playing William Shakespeare's plays.

Presents an article on the happiest memories of comedian Groucho Marx. Career background; Information on his music group The Three Nightingales; Humiliation he experienced in a Washington Courthouse; Views on his first experience on the stage.

Presents several thoughts on conduct of life by various celebrities. Views of Groucho Marx on alimony; Opinion of Gloria Steinem on marriage and career development; Note of Robert Half on wastage of time.

An excerpt from the book "Groucho and Me" by Groucho Maix is presented.

The article presents quotes of famous clever insults, including several by British prime minister Winston Churchill, American writer Mark Twain and Irish writer Oscar Wilde.

Features the Marx Brothers and their career as stage actors. Element that transformed the Three Nightingales into the Marx Brothers; Roles of the members the Marx Brothers.

Presents an excerpt from the book `Groucho Marx and Other Short Stories and Tall Tales: Selected Writings of Groucho Marx,' edited by Robert S. Bader. Marx's reminiscences of his father Sam, popularly known as Frenchy; Business problems; Son Chico's practice of taking new pants to the pawnshop in exchange for money.

The article relates the author's experience when he portrayed the role of Doctor Hugo Z. Hackenbush, a veterinarian at a race track, in the motion picture "A Day at the Races." He narrates a particular scene wherein he was caught at the race track by another character who sold him a tip. He cites another scene where he administered a physical checkup in a woman.