Well known for his wit and sense of humor, one of Marshall's most enduring jokes came during a Senate debate in which, in response to Senator Joseph Bristow's catalog of the nation's needs, Marshall quipped the often-repeated phrase, "What this country needs is a really good five-cent cigar", provoking laughter.
But 2,000 years ago Cicero was well known for his wit ("far too funny for his own good", or "a laughter addict" was the Roman judgment).
Summers, the former Treasury secretary and celebrated economist, is well known for his cutting wit and laserlike focus; he is less well known for his jump shot.
Well known for her sharp wit as well as her candid and powerful speeches, Martina has become an in demand speaker, delivering keynote addresses and in-depth commentary to those around the world.
Well known for his vocabulary, sharp wit, and ability to articulate, Bryan was a sought after public speaker at many national forums.
Greene was well known for his sense of humor and wit, which helped resolve many difficult negotiations.
Mr. Smith is well known for his sense of humor; his wit is often apparent in the linings and details of his deceptively traditional-looking men's wear.
Your wit and humour are well known across the party, but so too is your compassion; your dedication to the party and to parliament; and your steadfast reliability in good times and bad.
Mr. Wilson was very personable and well known for his keen sense of humor and quick wit.
The popular notion of "missing links" was so well known by this time that William L. Alden, a writer of satirical wit, knowledgeable about geology and paleontology, and author of at least 120 columns in the New York Times about a wide-ranging variety of topics, wrote about "The Missing Link," March 28 , 1876 page 4, here in part reproduced.
Conor was well known and highly respected in the legal community for his brilliance, energy and wit.
