Men aren’t men until they can get to Sears by themselves.
TIM ALLENBefore Kady was born, I didn’t think having a kid would be such a big deal. My attitude was simple: Babies are nice, play with them, put them in the closet until the next time.
More Tim Allen Quotes
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If it ain’t broke, you can probably still fix it.
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I think there’s a percentage that don’t realize, that don’t know that [standup] is how everything began. We planned it, we work hard, rehearsals to get this. It’s more of a it’s not just coming in there in a T-shirt and holding a microphone.
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A guy knows he’s in love when he loses interest in his car for a couple of days.
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I love doing logos. I’ve been a graphic artist all my life.
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Comedy is the ultimate anarchist.
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I’ve gotten so far past the Android and iPhones that I’m back to a flip-phone. It’s funny, you can buy antique flip-phones online. A lot of us collect them. Clearly, they’re considered antiques.
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I have an only child. She’s so independent and good with adults.
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I had a very easy time loving an audience. But when it’s one-on-one with somebody, all I wanted to do was run away, because maybe they’re going to want something from me I can’t give, or they’re going to hurt me.
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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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Man is the only animal to borrow tools.
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My comedy is not mine. It’s a gift. I’m not that smart.
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Anytime you work with animals, you begin to see more humanity in them.
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But separate a man from his car – that’s inhuman.
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I’m actually more of a cat guy than a dog person because I travel so much. I love cats.
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I am a thespian trapped in a man’s body.
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Electricity can be dangerous. My nephew tried to stick a penny into a plug. Whoever said a penny doesn’t go far didn’t see him shoot across that floor. I told him he was grounded.
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The big advantage to playing the Venetian in Las Vegas – where it’s a beautiful theater – is that unlike other places, even many other nice venues, I can do a set and lighting cues, I can put on a real show. I can dress up, wear a tux.
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Dog’s listen, or appear to listen. I think they hear blah, blah, blah, FOOD, blah, blah, blah. They appear to be listening to you.
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Never comment on a woman’s rear end. Never use the words ‘large’ or ‘size’ with ‘rear end’. Never. Avoid the area altogether. Trust me.
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Can we take a direct flight back to reality or do we have to change planes in Denver?
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Women are brilliant. Every woman knows how to do the weirdest thing right out of the bucket. Every woman knows how to do that Hindu head wrap with the towel out of the shower. Ever try to do that? You look like a drunk Iraqi soldier.
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I’m a very bad student, but a great learner.
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Men are liars. We’ll lie about lying if we have to. I’m an algebra liar. I figure two good lies make a positive.
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Dogs will eat till they die. Cats will leave food in the dish, incomprehensible to a dog.
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Before Kady was born, I didn’t think having a kid would be such a big deal. My attitude was simple: Babies are nice, play with them, put them in the closet until the next time.
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