Timing is the essence of life, and definitely of comedy.
BOB HOPEGolf is a funny game. It’s done much for health, and at the same time has ruined people by robbing them of their peace of mind. Look at me, I’m the healthiest idiot in the world.
More Bob Hope Quotes
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It’s a wonderful world. It may destroy itself but you’ll be able to watch it all on TV.
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Now that the war is winding down, I want to say I do appreciate you fellows hanging around here – just for me.
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Kids are wonderful, but I like mine barbecued.
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Contrary to what certain comedians have led you to believe, the national French pastime is picnicking.
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Bing Crosby and I weren’t the types to go around kissing each other. We always had a light jab for each other.
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I don’t bother to look for parking space anymore. As soon as I get near Hollywood Boulevard … I sell.
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People who throw kisses are hopelessly lazy.
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I asked the colonel what type of aircraft it was, and he said, “Don’t worry about it, Bob. . . if you can see it, it’s obsolete.”
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Dying is to be avoided because it can ruin your whole career.
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A photographer kept shooting me every time I swung. I was very flattered until I found out he was from Field and Stream.
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I see the Beatles have arrived from England. They were 40 pounds overweight – and that was just their hair.
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I do try to work out a little. I go swimming twice a day. It beats buying golf balls.
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We have 51 golf courses in Palm Springs. He [President Ford] never decides which course he will play until after the first tee shot.
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I have performed for 12 presidents and entertained only six.
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Having so many gold courses so close together was ideal for me. With my slice I could enjoy three or four golf courses at the same time.
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