quick wit
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Thanks to her Appalachian accent, irrepressible talent and quick wit, she seemed to live on national television in the 1970s and quickly became country’s biggest-selling and most beloved superstar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
His tireless travel schedule and quick wit testify to his stamina -- and he also credits his third wife Rosangela da Silva, 59, with keeping him young.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
“David always had a kind word and a quick wit that would slay you where you stand. Then he’d make you smile doing it!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2025
"She had the most amazing quick wit and sense of humour," Mrs Figueiredo said.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2025
They remembered his quick wit, his energy, his magnetism, his loyalty, and—if they got on the wrong side of it—his temper.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
