Yes, he is a marvelous character.

I do not suppose that any other statesman ever had such a colossal sense of humor, combined with the ability to totally conceal it.

I may except George Washington and Cromwell, and perhaps Robespierre, but I draw the line there.

A person not an expert might be in Judge Hawkins's company a lifetime and never find out he had any more sense of humor than a cemetery." A deep-drawn yard-long sigh from the distraught and dreaming artist, followed by a murmured, "Miserable, oh, miserable!" "Well, no, I shouldn't say that about it, quite.

On the contrary, I admire his ability to conceal his humor even more if possible than I admire the gift itself, stupendous as it is.