There’s nobody to believe in anymore, nobody to trust.
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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I’m only… I’m only unhappy when the reviews are bad, but give me a good review and I’m a… I’m just screaming all over the place with joy.
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My father helped me leave. He said, ‘It’s all out there, it’s not here.’
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My lawyer said, “Shouldn’t be a problem. What kind of coverage do you have?” I said, “Fire and theft.” The lawyer frowned. “Uh oh. Wrong kind. Should be fire OR theft.”
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It’s not easy being a father, but I’ve been allowed a comeback.
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Modesty is not one of my virtues.
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My mother kept the house clean and we ate good.
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If you want to read about love and marriage, you’ve got to buy two separate books.
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When I was in the hospital they gave me apple juice every morning, even after I told them I didn’t like it. I had to get even.
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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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An old socialist-unionist who always considered himself a failure. His big line was: ‘Don’t end up like me.
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I always plan dinner first thing in the morning.
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But in the movies, I just love the heavies. It’s much more fun.
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I didn’t know we were poor until I started giving interviews.
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If you stop and think about it, nearly all great humor is at the expense of someone or something.
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Comedy is a reflection. We create nothing.
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