Red Skelton quotes

Red Skelton was an American comedian, actor, and entertainer known for his slapstick humor and memorable characters. His radio and television shows brought laughter to millions of viewers for decades. He remains one of the most beloved personalities in the history of American comedy. Here are 15 of his quotes:

Any kid will run any errand for you, if you ask at bedtime. (Red Skelton)
All men make mistakes, but married men find out about them sooner. View quote
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No matter what your heartache may be, laughing helps you forget it for a few seconds. View quote
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Live by this credo: have a little laugh at life and look around you for happiness instead of sadness. Laughter has always brought me out of unhappy situations. View quote
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If by chance some day you're not feeling well and you should remember some silly thing I've said or done and it brings back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my purpose as your clown has been fulfilled. View quote
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They're taking shortcuts to get a big laugh instead of working for their audience. They can finish a show, hang up their tux and shirt, and put it up for next time. With mine, you have to wring out the sweat and send it to the cleaners. You gotta go out and work for your audience. View quote
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A comedian goes out and hits people right on. A clown uses pathos. He can be funny, then turn right around and reach people and touch them with what life is like. View quote
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Why quit? It's the only thing I know. Quitting is like hanging up your soul on the wall and closing the door on it. View quote
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I personally believe we were put here to build and not to destroy. View quote
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Congress: Bingo with billions. View quote
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Exercise? I get it on the golf course. When I see my friends collapse, I run for the paramedics. (Red Skelton)
I left home because I was hungry. View quote
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Our principles are the springs of our actions. Our actions, the springs of our happiness or misery. Too much care, therefore, cannot be taken in forming our principles. View quote
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God's children and their happiness are my reasons for being. View quote
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I'm nuts and I know it. But so long as I make 'em laugh, they ain't going to lock me up. View quote
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Red Skelton

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Occupation: American Comedian
Born: July 18, 1913
Died: September 17, 1997
Quotes count: 15

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