More from Tim Allen
I have irrational fears, and they all go back to losing my father as a kid. I’ve never gotten over it.
Tim AllenTim Allen I have a thing for tools.
Tim AllenTim Allen Playing golf is like going to a strip joint. After 18 holes you are tired and most of your balls are missing.
Tim AllenTim Allen Kids learn by example. If I respect Mom, they’re going to respect Mom.
Tim AllenTim Allen 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.
Tim AllenTim Allen I am a thespian trapped in a man’s body.
Tim AllenTim Allen If you want to condemn yourself for the mistakes you’ve made, let’s be fair, that means you’ve got to congratulate yourself for all the good things you’ve done. It’s okay to say, “God, I wish I’d done this; yeah, but I did do that.” Then it kind of balances out.
Tim AllenTim Allen If it ain’t broke, you can probably still fix it.
Tim AllenTim Allen Nothing’s as easy as it is on a sitcom. Issues that we take care of in 20 minutes on the show can stretch out over years in real families.
Tim AllenTim Allen My dad’s death reminds me of earthquakes – things that shake your foundation.
Tim AllenTim Allen A guy knows he’s in love when he loses interest in his car for a couple of days.
Tim AllenTim Allen 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.
Tim AllenTim Allen I think women like Ferraris. A Ferrari is everybody’s car.
Tim AllenTim Allen I blend memories. I blend them into one that’s funny. I exaggerate to clarify.
Tim AllenTim Allen I do a lot of family shows.
Tim AllenTim Allen Be wary of listening to stories secondhand.
Tim AllenTim Allen
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Whatever you may be balancing in life right now, wherever you’re working hard to get to, you’re doing a damn phenomenal job.
Elizabeth LeahElizabeth Leah You can’t appreciate the sunshine if you’ve never stood in the rain.
Ava NicoleAva Nicole Eternity is vague. Let me fill in the blanks with you.
Addison SchmittAddison Schmitt We feel so much and remember so little.
Laura ChouetteLaura Chouette Hopefully, soon I will live in a place where it is always winter.
Sania AbbasSania Abbas The greatest love story of your life will be the one between you and your growth.
Juwairiyyah OlgarJuwairiyyah Olgar You are always more capable than you give yourself credit for.
Claire VinsonClaire Vinson Drank about you last night, hungover you this morning.
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Erma BombeckErma Bombeck I carry around this little lion named Leo, which I’ve had for as long as I can remember.
Shawn MendesShawn Mendes The pastor ought to have two voices: one, for gathering the sheep; and another, for warding off and driving away wolves and thieves. The Scripture supplies him with the means of doing both.
John CalvinJohn Calvin Cats invented self-esteem.
Erma BombeckErma Bombeck Even a wolf knows how to be polite when animalistic humans have no clue about politeness.
Munia KhanMunia Khan You know it’s time to start using mouthwash when your dentist leaves the room and sends in a canary.
Joan RiversJoan Rivers The secret is, first, get a thoroughbred horse because they are the most nervous animals on earth. Then get the biggest gun you can find and make sure the starter fires that big gun right by the nervous thoroughbred’s ear.
Jesse OwensJesse Owens You got beef, bring your cow, I will cattle you.
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