DMPA’s Favorite Erma Bombeck Quotes

Throughout the 1970s and 80s, Erma Bombeck was known as a comedian, equal rights activist, and “domestic demigoddess”. During her lifetime she published 15 books and wrote over four thousand newspaper columns detailing both the mundane and extraordinarily comical life experiences of a midwestern housewife. 

Her hilarious recounts of quarrels with her kids, husband, school PTA and even household appliances attracted audiences of all walks of life. Bombeck's relatable stories showcased how messy and authentically hilarious life can be.  

Erma Bombeck: At Wit's End, a play written by Allison Engel and Margaret Engel, directed by Mark Cuddy, draws its title from Bombeck’s popular “At Wit’s End” nationally syndicated column, which was published in 900 newspapers nationwide. The story recounts the voice of a generation of unheard homemakers who elevated their joys and struggles to a platform where they could be seen and heard.  

Get ready for a celebration of everything Bombeck encompassed in both her comedy and her life, by revisiting some of DMPA’s favorite quotes by her.