Very few of you, I observe, have as yet fallen asleep.

The next number on the programme, I see, is Boswell, who was to have entertained you with a few reminiscences; I say was to have done so, because he is not to do so." "I'm ready," said Boswell, rising.
"No doubt," retorted Johnson, severely, "but I am not.

You are a man with one subject--myself.

I admit it's a good subject, but you are not the man to treat of it--here.

You may suffice for mortals, but here it is different.