Quotes by Jean Kerr

“ Marrying a man is like buying something you've been admiring for a long time in a shop window. You may love it when you get it home, but it doesn't always go with everything else in the house. “

-Jean Kerr-

Marrying a man is like buying something you've been admiring for a long time in a shop window. You may love it when you get it home, but it doesn't always go with everything else in the house.

Women speak because they wish to speak, whereas a man speaks only when driven to speak by something outside himself—like, for instance, he can't find any clean socks.

Do you know how helpless you feel if you have a full cup of coffee in your hand and you start to sneeze?

I make mistakes, I'll be the second to admit it.

Introducing Jean Kerr

Jean Kerr (1922–2003) was an American author and playwright known for her humorous take on suburban life. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, she married drama critic Walter Kerr in 1943, and they had six children. Her 1957 bestseller Please Don’t Eat the Daisies, adapted into a film and TV series, cemented her fame, while essay collections like The Snake Has All the Lines showcased her wit. Kerr also co-wrote successful plays, including King of Hearts and the Broadway hit Mary, Mary, which ran for over 1,500 performances. She died in 2003, leaving a legacy of sharp, relatable humor drawn from her family experiences in Larchmont, New York.