An old socialist-unionist who always considered himself a failure. His big line was: ‘Don’t end up like me.
ALAN KINGEd Sullivan brought me to TV first in 1952, then Garry Moore’s program gave me a lot of confidence and freedom.
More Alan King Quotes
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Let’s face it: It’s difficult enough to be funny without worrying about what is going to offend whom.
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My favorite way to spend Saturday is in and out of bed, watching sports on TV and eating.
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It’s not easy being a father, but I’ve been allowed a comeback.
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And humor has always been a weapon. You want to get even on somebody?
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As a parent, I’d – I’d be a better father.
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The ability to absorb a book and make someone else’s words and story your own was exactly was I was doing on stage.
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Banks have a new image. Now you have ‘a friend,’ your friendly banker. If the banks are so friendly, how come they chain down the pens?
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Marriage is nature’s way of keeping us from fighting with strangers.
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I didn’t know we were poor until I started giving interviews.
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I think one of the big things about comedy is the ability for the audience to identify.
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I don’t mind being 65, but nobody is gonna tell me to come in at 5:30 to have the early bird special.
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Comedy is an amazing calling. Once you get that first laugh, it’s hard to turn away.
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For me, that wasn’t such a joke, because my birthday was always around this time.
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My brother is the youngest member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons. And I wouldn’t let him cut my nails.
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If you keep yourself alive and current, funny is funny.
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