Tim Conway quotes

Tim Conway was an American actor and comedian, widely recognized for his work on television, especially "The Carol Burnett Show." His unique comedic timing and beloved characters made him a favorite among audiences and critics alike. He is remembered as one of the most influential comedians in television history. Here are 17 of his quotes:

I like to work a lot with wood. I make furniture that falls apart. I also sew. (Tim Conway)
I've never really taken anything very seriously. I enjoy life because I enjoy making other people enjoy it. View quote
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If only my folks had beaten me, I could have gotten some material about my miserable childhood. But as it is, I've had a great life. View quote
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I avoid all the language and nudity and violence and everything. I have enough of that at home. View quote
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Don Knotts was a really big influence, especially on the Steve Allen show. I mean, look at the guy, his entire life is in his face. View quote
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I've known Harvey for over 40 years and I worked with him on the Burnett show for 11 years. I guess you could say we're about as close as you can get to being a comedy team. View quote
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The reason 'The Carol Burnett Show' did so well in the ratings is because people were looking for that comfort zone when the whole family sat around and watched television and enjoyed it. View quote
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People enjoy sitting back knowing they won't hear a lot of four-letter words. View quote
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A lot of people like to live on laurels that happened 20 or 30 years ago, but it's nice to get awards. It's nice to be labeled and things like that, but I'm not sure everybody qualifies. View quote
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You can't TV surf without coming across an Andy of Mayberry episode where you've just got to watch Don as Barney. That's why I put Don in several of my movies. View quote
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I don't watch a lot of TV anymore. A lot of it isn't the kind of thing you can feel comfortable with watching with your kids. And I still feel that way even though, now, my kids are in their 30s. (Tim Conway)
As a kid I was short and only weighed 95 pounds. And though I was active in a lot of Sports and got along with most of the guys, I think I used comedy as a defense mechanism. You know making someone laugh is a much better way to solve a problem than by using your fists. View quote
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I was dyslexic - was, still am - 'cause I would see words that weren't there. And people just started laughing, and I thought, well, this is a good way to make a living. I'll just go downtown to read and have people laugh, you know? View quote
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I figure you're only here for a matter of moments. Ever since I was a kid watching movies I've always wanted to make people laugh or have some sort of emotional reaction. View quote
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At first I wanted to be a jockey. I rode horses in Cleveland but I kept falling off and I was afraid of horses. So there wasn't much of a future in it. View quote
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When I watch TV, I'm embarrassed by some of what's on. View quote
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My career is pretty much over. I'm out in the Valley eating soft-boiled eggs. View quote
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Tim Conway

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Photo: Alex Erde, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Actor
Born: December 15, 1933
Died: May 14, 2019
Quotes count: 17