Well, gentlemen, you are about to see a baked Appel.
Who: George Appel, executed by electric chair in 1928

But how the devil do you think this could harm me?
Who: Diderot

Now why did I do that?
Who: General William Erskine, while jumping out a window

I’d hate to die twice. It’s so boring.
Who: Richard Feynman

Surprise me.
Who: Bob Hope Note: Spoken to his wife when asked where he wanted to be buried.

I should have drunk more Champagne.
Who: John-Maynard Keynes

Either the wallpaper goes, or I do.
Who: Oscar Wilde, dying in his hotel room