Emo Philips quotes

Emo Philips is an American comedian known for his unique delivery and surreal, witty humor. His distinctive falsetto voice and offbeat observations have made him a cult figure in stand-up comedy. He continues to influence new generations of comedians with his inventive style. Here are 69 of his quotes:

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me. (Emo Philips)
I was walking down fifth avenue today and I found a wallet, and I was gonna keep it, rather than return it, but I thought: well, if I lost a hundred and fifty dollars, how would I feel? And I realized I would want to be taught a lesson. View quote
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Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it to gnaw through the leather straps. View quote
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I was with this girl the other night and from the way she was responding to my skillful caresses, you would have sworn that she was conscious from the top of her head to the tag on her toes. View quote
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How many people here have telekenetic powers? Raise my hand. View quote
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I discovered my wife in bed with another man, and I was crushed. So I said, 'Get off me, you two!' View quote
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Well, my brother says Hello. So, hooray for speech therapy. View quote
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I ran three miles today. Finally I said, Lady take your purse. View quote
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A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. View quote
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People always ask me, "Where were you when Kennedy was shot?" Well, I don't have an alibi. View quote
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I got in a fight one time with a really big guy, and he said, "I'm going to mop the floor with your face." I said, "You'll be sorry." He said, "Oh, yeah? Why?" I said, "Well, you won't be able to get into the corners very well." (Emo Philips)
You know what I hate? Indian givers... no, I take that back. View quote
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Always remember the last words of my grandfather, who said: 'A truck!' View quote
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My classmates would copulate with anything that moved, but I never saw any reason to limit myself. View quote
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I got a letter from the IRS. Apparently I owe them 800. So I sent them a letter back. I said, If you'll remember, I fastened my return with a paper clip, which according to your very own latest government pentagon spending figures will more than make up for the difference. View quote
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People come up to me... concerned... that I'll reproduce. View quote
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People come up to me and say, "Emo, do people really come up to you?" View quote
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New York's such a wonderful city. Although I was at the library today. The guys are very rude. I said, I'd like a card. He says, You have to prove you're a citizen of New York. So I stabbed him. View quote
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When I was a kid my dad would say, "Emo, do you believe in the Lord?" I'd say, "Yes!" He'd say, "Then stand up and shout Hallelujah!" So I would ... and I'd fall out of the roller coaster. View quote
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So I'm at the wailing wall, standing there like a moron, with my harpoon. View quote
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A Mormon told me that they don't drink coffee. I said, "A cup of coffee every day gives you wonderful benefits." He said, "Like what?" I said, "Well, it keeps you from being Mormon ..." (Emo Philips)
My parents were very protective. I couldn't even cross the street without them getting all excited, and... placing bets... View quote
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I'm not Catholic, but I gave up picking my belly button for lint. View quote
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I used to be scared of pretty girls, until one confessed they're just as scared of me. View quote
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I love to go down to the schoolyard and watch all the little children jump up and down and run around yelling and screaming. They don't know I'm only using blanks. View quote
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Emo Philips

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Occupation: American Comedian
Born: February 7, 1956
Quotes count: 69
Wikipedia: Emo Philips

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