wisecrack

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Squibb is renowned for her crotchety wisecracks, but this touching comedy about unexpected friendship and the different levels of truth allows her to show off another of her remarkable talents: listening.

From Los Angeles Times

Soon, though, the wisecrack gives way to more sober ruminations.

From Los Angeles Times

A key hallmark of Murphy’s status is his voluminous gallery of offbeat characters — an impeccably attired prison convict, a clumsy professor, a wisecracking donkey, an elderly Jewish man and even an obese, abusive wife.

From Los Angeles Times

But the music is vintage Price, steeped in classic country, wisecracks and crisp storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times

Dobson's wisecracking style of magic saw him rise to prominence through the 1980s.

From BBC