Henny Youngman quotes - page 2

Henny Youngman was an American comedian and violinist, famously known as the "King of the One-Liners." His quick wit and trademark "Take my wife, please!" joke made him a beloved figure in stand-up comedy. He continues to inspire comedians with his timeless humor and punchy delivery. Here are 71 of his quotes:

My grandmother is over eighty and still doesn't need glasses. Drinks right out of the bottle. (Henny Youngman)
I've been in love with the same woman for forty-one years. If my wife finds out, she'll kill me. View quote
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My first Hollywood picture wasn't released, it escaped. View quote
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Everytime I ask what time it is, I get a different answer. View quote
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The doctor says to the patient, "Take your clothes off and stick your tongue out the window". "What will that do" asks the patient. The doctor says "I'm mad at my neighbor!" View quote
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What's the use of happiness? It can't buy you money. View quote
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There was a girl knocking on my hotel room door all night! Finally, I let her out. View quote
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A Jewish woman had two chickens. One got sick, so the woman made chicken soup out of the other one to help the sick one get well. View quote
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My other brother-in-law died. He was a karate expert, then joined the army. The first time he saluted, he killed himself. View quote
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You look like a talent scout for a cemetery. View quote
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The horse I bet on was so slow, the jockey kept a diary of the trip. (Henny Youngman)
My wife dresses to kill. She cooks the same way. View quote
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This man dresses like an unmade bed. View quote
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Why do Jewish men die before their wives? They want to. View quote
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Those two are a fastidious couple. She's fast and he's hideous. View quote
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If my mother knew I did this for a living, she'd kill me. She thinks I'm selling dope. View quote
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Why do Jewish divorces cost so much? They're worth it. View quote
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This man used to go to school with his dog. Then they were separated. His dog graduated! View quote
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I played a great horse yesterday! It took seven horses to beat him. View quote
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This is an elegant hotel! Room service has an unlisted number. View quote
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If you had your life to live over again, do it overseas. (Henny Youngman)
My dad was the town drunk. Most of the time that's not so bad; but New York City? View quote
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I played a lot of tough clubs in my time. Once a guy in one of those clubs wanted to bet me $10 that I was dead. I was afraid to bet. View quote
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That was the first time I saw a horse start from a kneeling position! View quote
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She has a wash and wear bridal gown. View quote
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Henny Youngman

Occupation: American Comedian
Born: March 16, 1906
Died: February 24, 1998
Quotes count: 71
Wikipedia: Henny Youngman

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