Don Knotts quotes

Don Knotts was an American actor and comedian, widely recognized for his role as Barney Fife on "The Andy Griffith Show." His unique comedic style and impeccable timing made him a beloved figure in television history. He is remembered as a master of physical comedy and an icon of classic American entertainment. Here are 6 of his quotes:

My idol was Jack Benny and he was the master of subtlety and timing.

Don Knotts

I don't think just funny is enough on Broadway.

Don Knotts

Mainly, I thought of Barney as a kid. You can always look into the faces of kids and see what they're thinking, if they're happy or sad. That's what I tried to do with Barney.

Don Knotts

I don't think actors get good training today. I put my training to use in everything I do.

Don Knotts

We began to do little things, have little scenes where we just talked about things that had nothing to do with the plot. In fact, in the beginning, they didn't want us to do that. But as time went on, you see that in so many shows. I think we were the first to do that.

Don Knotts