Winston Churchill has often been called the "right man, in the right place, at the right time." And, he was. Had it not been for Sir Winston, the outcome of WWII would have been different. But he is also remembered as a man with a sharp tongue. Certainly all the stories told about him are not true, but some claim that some are. Here are a couple of examples.

Churchill speaking to a wealthy socialite:

Churchill: Madam, would you sleep with me for five million pounds?
Socialite: My goodness, Mr. Churchill… Well, I suppose… we would have to discuss terms, of course…
Churchill: Would you sleep with me for five pounds?
Socialite: Mr. Churchill, what kind of woman do you think I am?
Churchill: Madam, we’ve already established that. Now we are haggling about the price.

Then, there’s the one about an encounter with Bessie Braddock, of Liverpool.

Bessie: Mr. Churchill, you are drunk. Furthermore, you are disgustingly drunk.
Winston: Ms Braddock, you are ugly. Furthermore, you are disgustingly ugly. Tomorrow I shall be sober.

Maybe that’s why he was kicked out after the war.

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