Johnny Carson quotes

Johnny Carson was an American television host and comedian, best known for hosting "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." His wit, charm, and pioneering style influenced generations of late-night television. He became an iconic figure in American entertainment and remains an enduring legend in broadcasting history. Here are 30 of his quotes:

I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the day he killed himself. (Johnny Carson)
Never continue in a job you don't enjoy. If you're happy in what you're doing, you'll like yourself, you'll have inner peace. And if you have that, along with physical health, you will have had more success than you could possibly have imagined. View quote
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If it weren't for Philo T. Farnsworth, inventor of television, we'd still be eating frozen radio dinners. View quote
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It was so hot today I saw a robin dipping his worm in Nestea. It was so hot today I saw a pigeon walking in the shadow of Orson Welles. It was so hot today that Burger King was singing, "if you want it your way, cook it yourself." View quote
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Who could follow Carson? Well, believe me, somebody can - and will. View quote
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And so it has come to this: I, uh... am one of the lucky people in the world; I found something I always wanted to do, and I have enjoyed every single minute of it. I want to thank the gentlemen who've shared this stage with me for thirty years, Mr. Ed McMahon... Mr. Doc Severinsen... and... you people watching, I can only tell you that it has been an honor and a privilege to come into your homes all these years and entertain you-and I hope when I find something that I want to do, and I think you would like, and come back, that you'll be as gracious in inviting me into your home as you have been. I bid you a very heartfelt good night. View quote
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If life was fair, Elvis would be alive and all the impersonators would be dead. View quote
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Happiness is your dentist telling you it won't hurt and then having him catch his hand in the drill. View quote
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I was so naive as a kid I used to sneak behind the barn and do nothing. View quote
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Anytime four New Yorkers get into a cab together without arguing, a bank robbery has just taken place. View quote
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For three days after death hair and fingernails continue to grow but phone calls taper off. (Johnny Carson)
I did not know that. View quote
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Democracy means that anyone can grow up to be president, and anyone who doesn't grow up can be vice president. View quote
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Never use a big word when a little filthy one will do. View quote
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People will pay more to be entertained than educated. View quote
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Married men live longer than single men. But married men are a lot more willing to die. View quote
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Talent alone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the right time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are your ready?' View quote
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Nancy Reagan fell down and broke her hair. View quote
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It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory. View quote
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If variety is the spice of life, marriage is the big can of leftover Spam. View quote
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The only thing money gives you is the freedom of not worrying about money. (Johnny Carson)
Mail your packages early so the post office can lose them in time for Christmas. View quote
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My success just evolved from working hard at the business at hand each day. View quote
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New York is an exciting town where something is happening all the time, most unsolved. View quote
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I know you've been married to the same woman for 69 years. That is marvelous. It must be very inexpensive. View quote
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