Flip Wilson Quotes
-
With all the trouble black people have, they try to forget on weekends. You've got to be good to make them laugh.
→ -
You can't expect to hit the jackpot if you don't put a few nickels in the machine.
→ -
It would be ridiculous for me to say anything negative regarding blacks having an equal opportunity on TV.
→ -
My happiest memory of childhood was my first birthday in reform school. This teacher took an interest in me. In fact, he gave me the first birthday presents I ever got: a box of Cracker Jacks and a can of ABC shoe polish.
→ -
When you're hot, you're hot; when you're not, you're not.
→ -
What you see is what you get.
→ -
Get well cards have become so humorous that if you don't get sick you're missing half the fun.
→ -
If I had my whole life to live over again, I don't think I'd have the strength.
→ -
My main point is to be funny; if I can slip a message in there, fine.
→ -
I think Mr. Wilson will have to be the rest of the way alone.
→ -
Don't order one for the road, because the road is already laid out.
→ -
Being your own man does not mean taking advantage of anyone else.
→ -
Funny is an attitude.
→ -
I was number one in the ratings four times last year and twice this season. What could be more damn equal than that? If they get any more equal, I don't want it.
→ -
Violence is a tool of the ignorant.
→ -
The cost of living is going up and the chance of living is going down.
→ -
My show is my statement. What I have to say is on the screen. My life is my own. I don't want to talk about my private self. Why should I?
→ -
Funny is not a color. Being black is only good from the time you get from the curtain to the microphone.
→ -
Being a comedian is like being a con man. You have to make 'em like you before you can fool 'em.
→ -
Things can be funny only when we are in fun. When we're 'dead earnest,' humor is the only thing that is dead.
→
Related Authors
-
Carol Burnett Actress -
Dean Martin Singer -
Redd Foxx Comedian -
George Carlin Comedian -
Ed Sullivan Television personality -
Ruth Buzzi Comedienne -
Milton Berle Comedian -
David Frost Journalist -
Sammy Davis, Jr. Entertainer -
Nipsey Russell Comedian -
Chris Rock Comedian -
Moms Mabley Comedian -
Paul Mooney Comedian -
Dick Gregory Comedian -
Slappy White Comedian -
Tim Conway Comedian -
Johnny Carson Host -
Don Rickles Comedian -
Rich Little Impressionist -
Richard Pryor Comedian