There are two things you need for a jolly good hymn. The first is a set of words that expresses the mood or sentiment of the worshipper. The second-and perhaps even more important-is a good tune ... with a simple popular melody. John Betjeman
A black pall, you know, with a silver cross on it, or R. I. P. - requiescat in pace - you know. That seems to me the most beautiful expression - I like it much better than ‘He is a jolly good fellow,' which is simply rowdy. Thomas Mann
They can certainly expect to be very impressed with the technical aspects of the show, fooled and led up the garden path by the story and ultimately have a jolly good laugh! Louise Jameson
Anyhow, I've learned one thing now. You only really get to know people when you've had a jolly good row with them. Then and then only can you judge their true characters! Anne Frank
I cannot eat but little meat, My stomach is not good; But sure I think that I can drink With him that wears a hood. Though I go bare, take ye no care, I nothing am a-cold; I stuff my skin so full within Of jolly good ale and old. William Stevenson
A film based on a jolly good John Grisham book is fine, but I like to get a bit under the skin. Charlotte Rampling