“DIVE INTO DILLER” – By Des Kelly She was born Phyllis Diver, in 1917 (July 17th)& died, aged 95, on the 20th August, 2012, becoming better known to her public as Phyllis Diller, a Comedienne of no mean repute, she entertained thousands of people with a natural ability that only a few Comedians possessed. “Stand-up” Comedy is one of the most difficult forms if this type of entertainment, as any “Comic” will tell you, but I watched Phyllis (years ago), walk onto a stage and have her audience in the palm of her hand, within minutes.  Purposely groomed, dishevelled hair, her “skits” somewhat raucous at times, she still managed to have some of her fans, at least, rolling in the aisles, so to speak.       We do miss the Diller comedy, but I am proud to feature Phyllis on this special eLanka “show” with some of her comic “prose” ...

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eLanka Funnies & Comedy – Words of Wisdom by Phyllis Diller  LINES FROM THE PAST Not sure who to offend so I chose lucky you  I got invited to a party and was told to dress to kill. Apparently a turban, beard and a backpack wasn’t what they had in mind. After a night of drink, drugs and wild sex, Jim woke up to find himself next to a really ugly woman.  That’s when he realized he had made it home safely. Seven wheelchair athletes have been banned from the Paralympics after they tested positive for WD40. ITS A BOY” I shouted “A BOY, I DON’T BELIEVE IT, ITS A BOY”. And with tears streaming down my face I swore I’d never visit another Thai Brothel! I’ve accidentally swallowed some Scrabble tiles. My next crap could spell disaster.  My sister-in-law sat on my glasses and broke them. It was my ...

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