Bernard Shaw, a great writer, became famous when he was young. Duncan, a famous American dancer, once wrote to him and said, "It would be great if the two of us got married and had a child with a brain like you and a face like me."

When Bernard Shaw received the letter, he replied to her solemnly with a smile. One paragraph reads: "It would be terrible if a child was born with a brain like you and a face like me!"

donate

The American Women's Action Committee for Peace wrote to Bernard Shaw, asking him to donate a signed book for the charity sale. Bernard Shaw wrote back and refused to say, "I think this kind of undertaking that should be carried out by the United Nations is really too big for your small women's action committee."

As a result, the Committee actually auctioned the letter and got 170 dollars; At that time, a book signed by Xiao was only 70 dollars.

Leather shoes oil trademark

Once, the owner of a shoe polish factory asked Bernard Shaw to allow the factory to use his name as a trademark of a new shoe polish. The boss praised Bernard Shaw and said, "In this way, millions of people in the world know your name."

Bernard Shaw immediately replied, "People who don't wear leather shoes are exceptions!" " "

Ask the dog for advice

Bernard Shaw, a literary master, received a letter from a little girl one day, which said, "You are the writer I admire most. To show my love for you, I will name my little poodle after you. I wonder what you think? "

Bernard Shaw wrote back and said, "Dear child, I quite agree with your sincere hope. However, the most important thing is that you must discuss with your poodle and get its consent. "

Finally cashed in

Once, Patrick Saoni, a good friend, talked with Mr. and Mrs. Shaw about many problems. When they talked about the love entanglements of celebrities, Saoni asked Mrs. Xiao, "How do you get along with your husband's many female admirers?"

Mrs. Bernard Shaw didn't answer directly, but told an anecdote. She said, "Soon after we got married, a beautiful actress was desperate to pursue my husband. She threatened that if she didn't see him, she would commit suicide and her heart would be broken ... "

"So, did she die of a broken heart?"

"Indeed, she died of a heart attack."

Bernard Shaw interjected, "But that was forty-five years later."

How much did you give me for the test?

Bernard Shaw has a problem with his spine. The doctor said that a bone should be cut from his heel to repair the defect. After the operation, the doctor said, "Mr. Bernard Shaw, this is a new operation that I have never done before!" " "

Bernard Shaw smiled and said, "Great. How much are you going to pay me for the experiment? "

You are out of luck.

Once Bernard Shaw went shopping and was knocked down by a reckless cyclist. Fortunately, he was not injured, but it was a false alarm. The cyclist quickly lifted him up and apologized again and again, but Bernard Shaw made a sorry look and said, "Sir, you are really unlucky. If you kill me, you will be famous all over the world! "

Art and money

Godwin, the founder and producer of MGM Film Company in Hollywood, USA, intends to make Shaw's plays into movies and bargain with Shaw for movie royalties. Godwin called Bernard Shaw overseas and said, "Think about it, as long as you promise, tens of millions of people will have a chance to enjoy your work. Think about how much you have contributed to the world film art! "

Bernard Shaw replied, "The problem is that you are thinking about art, and all I can think about is money!" " "