Sentences with phrase «tempered curmudgeon»

Unfortunately Josh is only interested in philosophical debates about tribes, BBD in trying to supplant WEB as the leading ill tempered curmudgeon and Michael — well, if anyone can enlighten us as to what Michael is looking for here, other than perfecting the role of the braying jackass, I'd be interesting in knowing.

For four years, he and Cosby in their scenes together comprised one of the funniest comedy double acts seen on television, his innocent yet conniving Griffin Vesey making the perfect foil to Cosby's ill - tempered curmudgeon Hilton Lucas; another highlight of his portrayal (and a clever «in» joke referring back to his work in Cool Runnings) were Griffin's occasional attempts to impress women by passing himself off as a West Indian, affecting a Jamaican accent.

Not exact matches

Despite temper issues, he's never a true jerk so much as a keep - to - yourself curmudgeon; imagine a feathered Larry David.

«Curmudgeon,» which people often think means bad - tempered or surly.