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like many humorist writers/poets, Marquis liked his liquor and he was known for his strong anti-prohibition comments and his
tactful humor poking at the subject. Here are a few of his thoughts. top 5.
5. " The was a young fellow named Sidney
Who drank til he ruined his kidney
It shriveled and shrank
As he sat there and drank
But he has a good time of it didn'e?
4. "The golden days one wastes in toil
Will nevermore return!
The proper sort of midnight oil
was made to drink not burn."
3. "I drink only to make my friends more interesting."
2. the night after being ordered on a wagon by his doctor- " I've conquered that god-damn willpower of mine. Gimme a double
scotch."
1. One of his most famous quotes.... "Prohibition makes you want to cry in your beer, and denies you the beer to cry into."
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