Flip Wilson quotes

You can't expect to hit the jackpot if you don't put a few nickels in the machine. (Flip Wilson)
The cost of living is going up and the chance of living is going down. View quote
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Violence is a tool of the ignorant. View quote
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Get well cards have become so humorous that if you don't get sick you're missing half the fun. View quote
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Funny is an attitude. View quote
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The devil made me do it. View quote
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When you're hot, you're hot; when you're not, you're not. View quote
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Don't order one for the road, because the road is already laid out. View quote
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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? View quote
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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. View quote
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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. (Flip Wilson)
It would be ridiculous for me to say anything negative regarding blacks having an equal opportunity on TV. View quote
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I think Mr. Wilson will have to be the rest of the way alone. View quote
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What you see is what you get. View quote
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Being your own man does not mean taking advantage of anyone else. View quote
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My main point is to be funny; if I can slip a message in there, fine. View quote
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Funny is not a color. Being black is only good from the time you get from the curtain to the microphone. View quote
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Things can be funny only when we are in fun. When we're 'dead earnest,' humor is the only thing that is dead. View quote
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With all the trouble black people have, they try to forget on weekends. You've got to be good to make them laugh. View quote
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It would be ridiculous for me to say anything negative regarding blacks having an equal opportunity on TV. After all, 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. View quote
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It's later than it's ever been. (Flip Wilson)
If I had my life to live over again, I don't think I would have the strength. View quote
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Flip Wilson

Occupation: American Comedian
Born: December 8, 1933
Died: November 25, 1998
Quotes count: 22
Wikipedia: Flip Wilson

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