England occupies a warm spot in my affections. It was the scene of my greatest performance. I was born there.
BOB HOPEGolf is a game that needlessly prolongs the lives of some of our most useless citizens.
More Bob Hope Quotes
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Timing is the essence of life, and definitely of comedy.
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You know you’ve reached middle age when your weightlifting consists merely of standing up.
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The trees in Siberia are miles apart, that is why the dogs are so fast.
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Not that they were that anxious to see Ronnie as President; they were afraid if he didn’t get elected, he’d go back to acting.
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Tokyo cab drivers are all ex-kamikaze pilots.
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Golf is my profession Show business is just to pay the green fees.
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I was lucky, you know, I always had a beautiful girl and the money was good. Although I would have done the whole thing over for, oh, perhaps half.
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I don’t know if the presidential candidates are running for the White House or Animal House.
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It’s very frustrating making a picture in Paris. We work hard all day at the studio to get a love scene just right. Then, on my way home, I see couples on every street corner doing it better.
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If he slices the budget like he slices a golf ball, the nation has nothing to worry about.
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Contrary to what certain comedians have led you to believe, the national French pastime is picnicking.
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Please don’t stand up on my account.
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When I miss a shot I just think what a beautiful day it is. And what pure fresh air I’m breathing. Then I take a deep breath. I have to do that. That’s what gives me the strength to break the club.
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Culture is the ability to describe Jane Russell without moving your hands
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The help (in Japan) is very polite. They bow so much, you don’t know which end to talk to.
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