Conversation (Konversation)

Magda is talking. Artie is listening.

Magda (presto)

„Oh, God, you know something about theatre – finally, someone who knows something about theatre. That’s why I’m going to tell you exactly what happened.

Herr Wendriner can’t get to sleep (Herr Wendriner kann nicht einschlafen)

“My God, why can’t that the woman keep still! Some women fall asleep in the position you lay them down, and then they sleep there! Will you keep still! You still won’t keep still if I switch the light off. But OK, I’ll switch it off.

Tucholsky Panter, Tiger & Co.

Tucholsky, Panter, Tiger & Co.

A Brief Outline of Macro-Economics (Kurzer Abriss der Nationalökonomie)

Macro-economics is when the public wonders why they have no money. There are several reasons for this, the best of which are the scientific ones, which, however can be abolished by emergency decree.