The Duke of Edinburgh has perfected the art of saying hello and goodbye in the same handshake.
Aren't most of you descended from pirates?
How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to pass the test?
I did a production of 'Journey's End,' an RC Sherriff play about World War I, at the Edinburgh Festival. I was 18 and it was the first time that people I knew and loved and respected came up to me after the show and said, 'You know, you could really do this if you wanted to. '
Robert Rotenberg does for Toronto what Ian Rankin does for Edinburgh.
You look like you're ready for bed!
I would like to go to Russia very much — although the bastards murdered half my family.
In 1987, I was in Edinburgh doing my first one-man show. I took part in a kickabout with some fellow comedians and tripped over my trousers and heard this cracking sound in my leg. A couple of days later I went into a coma and was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism.
For those who like that sort of thing," said Miss Brodie in her best Edinburgh voice, "That is the sort of thing they like.
Oh, it's you that owns that ghastly car, is it?
I never realised that the Edinburgh skyline was so interesting - it's gothic and very urban and there's a lot of church spires and old brownstone buildings.
According to the Captain of The Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, striking your opponent or caddie at St Andrews, Hoylake or Westward Ho! meant that you lost the hole, except on medal days when it counted as a rub of the green.
Edinburgh is an experience A city of enormous gifts Whose streets sing of history Whose cobbles tell tales.
When I used to do the Edinburgh Festival, there was a bunch of guys selling fresh oysters and I'd eat ten daily - marvellous.
Edinburgh used to be a haughty city.
I don't think a prostitute is more moral than a wife, but they are doing the same thing.
You're not wearing mink knickers,are you?
If you stay here much longer you'll all be slitty-eyed.
Edinburgh is so cultural and such a beautiful place to walk around.
I want to hang out in Edinburgh with my friends and eat fish and chips wrapped in newspaper.