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 ALLENComedy is the ultimate anarchist.
More Tim Allen Quotes
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I used to live an isolated existence, even in relationships, but now my family knows me for who I really am. Mostly, that’s a good thing.
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While awaiting sentencing, I decided to give stand-up comedy a shot. The judge had suggested I get my act together, and I took him seriously.
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I know it sounds odd, but I want to make a Rolex-quality screwdriver.
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Comedy is the ultimate anarchist.
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I blend memories. I blend them into one that’s funny. I exaggerate to clarify.
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I love doing logos. I’ve been a graphic artist all my life.
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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.
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Boys can be disgusting. You can’t leave us alone for any length of time because we will burn something, blow something up or paint something. We’re just obnoxious.
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In my experience, it’s all wonderful with girls until about 16. Around that time, boys kind of calm down and start focusing their testosterone. Girls get a little challenging, especially for fathers.
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Women are like cars: we all want a Ferrari, sometimes want a pickup truck, and end up with a station wagon.
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I do a lot of family shows.
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But separate a man from his car – that’s inhuman.
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Men are pigs. Too bad we own everything.
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I wonder if to stare into the face of God will drive me crazy. (I wonder who would blink first.)
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Man is the only animal to borrow tools.
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