Kids learn by example. If I respect Mom, they’re going to respect Mom.
TIM ALLENI used to live an isolated existence, even in relationships, but now my family knows me for who I really am. Mostly, that’s a good thing.
More Tim Allen Quotes
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Men are pigs. Too bad we own everything.
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The big advantage to playing the Venetian in Las Vegas – where it’s a beautiful theater – is that unlike other places, even many other nice venues, I can do a set and lighting cues, I can put on a real show. I can dress up, wear a tux.
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I blend memories. I blend them into one that’s funny. I exaggerate to clarify.
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If it ain’t broke, you can probably still fix it.
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Jill, we became parents so we could tell our kids what to do. Otherwise we’re just the tallest people living here.
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Dog’s listen, or appear to listen. I think they hear blah, blah, blah, FOOD, blah, blah, blah. They appear to be listening to you.
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Anytime you work with animals, you begin to see more humanity in them.
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I had a very easy time loving an audience. But when it’s one-on-one with somebody, all I wanted to do was run away, because maybe they’re going to want something from me I can’t give, or they’re going to hurt me.
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My dad’s death reminds me of earthquakes – things that shake your foundation.
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As the Chinese will tell you, history depends on your point of view.
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The ego is like a kid in the basement: It’s best to keep him busy.
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Why go to a church to worship God? A church is man made. God never said, “And let there be aluminum siding.” Climbing a tree to talk to God sounds like a better idea since only God can make a tree. And if that tree’s on a golf course, all the better.
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Electricity can be dangerous. My nephew tried to stick a penny into a plug. Whoever said a penny doesn’t go far didn’t see him shoot across that floor. I told him he was grounded.
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I love women. I actually prefer girls, as a parent, because they disappoint at a different age. They go through that, “Dad’s an idiot,” which lasted a little longer than I’d like.
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I wonder if to stare into the face of God will drive me crazy. (I wonder who would blink first.)
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