Spike Milligan quotes

Spike Milligan was a British-Irish comedian, writer, and musician, widely recognized for his surreal humor and innovative work in radio. His most famous achievement is co-creating and starring in "The Goon Show." He influenced generations of comedians with his originality and wit. Here are 36 of his quotes:

I can speak Esperanto like a native. (Spike Milligan)
All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy. View quote
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I thought I'd begin by reading a poem by Shakespeare, but then I thought, why should I? He never reads any of mine. View quote
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Contraceptives should be used on every conceivable occasion. View quote
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Are you going to come quietly, or do I have to use earplugs? View quote
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A sure cure for seasickness is to sit under a tree. View quote
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My Father had a profound influence on me. He was a lunatic. View quote
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Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery. View quote
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I have the body of an eighteen year old. I keep it in the fridge. View quote
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For ten years Caesar ruled with an iron hand. Then with a wooden foot, and finally with a piece of string. View quote
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And God said, 'Let there be light' and there was light, but the Electricity Board said he would have to wait until Thursday to be connected. (Spike Milligan)
Money couldn't buy friends, but you got a better class of enemy. View quote
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We can't stand around here doing nothing, people will think we're workmen. View quote
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How long was I in the army? Five foot eleven. View quote
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If a man dies when you hang him, keep hanging him until he gets used to it. View quote
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God made night But Man made darkness. View quote
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Policemen are numbered in case they get lost. View quote
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A lot of learning can be a little thing. View quote
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It was a perfect marriage. She didn't want to and he couldn't. View quote
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It's all in the mind, you know. View quote
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Said Hamlet to Ophelia, I'll draw a sketch of thee. What kind of pencil shall I use? 2B or not 2B? (Spike Milligan)
On the Ning Nang Nong When the cows go bong! View quote
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I'm a hero with coward's legs. View quote
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I shook hands with a friendly Arab. I still have my right arm to prove it. View quote
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Is there anything worn under the kilt? No, it's all in perfect working order. View quote
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Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan - Image
Photo: Loz Pycock from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
Occupation: Irish Comedian
Born: April 16, 1918
Died: February 27, 2002
Quotes count: 36
Wikipedia: Spike Milligan

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