W. C. Fields on mom
W. C. Fields96 quotes“The only thing a lawyer won’t question is the legitimacy of his mother.”
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When you wake up in the morning, smile – and get it over with.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields Never try to impress a woman, because if you do she’ll expect you to keep up the standard for the rest of your life.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields Prayers never bring anything, They may bring solace to the sap, the bigot, the ignorant, the aboriginal, and the lazy – but to the enlightened it is the same as asking Santa Claus to bring you something for Xmas.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields I am an expert of electricity. My father occupied the chair of applied electricity at the state prison.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields I personally stay away from natural foods. At my age I need all the preservatives I can get.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields Some people are born losers; others acquire the knack gradually.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields The world is getting to be such a dangerous place, a man is lucky to get out of it alive.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields Some things are better than sex, and some are worse, but there’s nothing exactly like it.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields Was I in here last night and did I spend a $20 bill? Oh, thank goodness… I thought I’d lost it.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields I used to be indecisive, now I’m not so sure.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields Philadelphia, wonderful town, spent a week there one night.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields Ah, the patter of little feet around the house. There’s nothing like having a midget for a butler.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields Yes I do like children, Girl children, about eighteen or twenty.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields I always keep a supply of stimulant handy in case I see a snake, which I also keep handy.
W. C. FieldsW. C. Fields A thing worth having is a thing worth cheating for.
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We were dirt poor but we had each other. We didn’t need much to have a lot.
Brad NeatonBrad Neaton Always show kindness and love to others. Your words might be filling the empty places in someone else heart.
Alexander KandovAlexander Kandov One quick sip of your memory I let it slip, and I go on without you.
Emma SchippersEmma Schippers If the scars on my heart were visible to the naked eye, maybe you’d think twice about inflicting more.
Laura Natoli-KearneyLaura Natoli-Kearney I am getting better at forgetting you. I am slowly but steadily learning the art of forgetting you.
Juana GarciaJuana Garcia Paper and pen petrify me, for they pierce right through me, drawing deep blue blood, leaving me utterly cold.
Shreya JoshiShreya Joshi Spend time with people who get excited over even the smallest victories you earn.
Sonia SabnisSonia Sabnis I wonder if you were the poison or the antidote.
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I wanted to be a child actor so bad that every day I’d beg my parents if I could audition, but my mom said, ‘Not until you can drive yourself to auditions.’
Zooey DeschanelZooey Deschanel I have a 16 year-old son, so I’m now a soccer mom. I stand on the sidelines and I hear the things parents are saying, so I want them to understand what it is their kids are feeling in any sports environment.
Brandi ChastainBrandi Chastain I’m a huge breast cancer awareness advocate because my mom went through breast cancer recently. It really brought our family closer.
Brenda SongBrenda Song Your mom was right when she told you never to discuss politics and religion because emotions run so high in those arenas. Especially religion.
Bill O'ReillyBill O'Reilly I have no idea why my mom picked Bob, and I’ve never asked her. My name used to get slaughtered all the time by other people. I was ‘Desmond’ or ‘Damon’ or ‘Demon.’ So Bob’s cool.
Bob SandersBob Sanders There is nothing in the world of art like the songs mother used to sing.
Billy SundayBilly Sunday Barney’s Dad was really bad so Barney hatched a plan when his dad said “Eat your peas.” Barney shouted no and ran Barney tricked his mean old dad and locked him in the cellar Barney’s Mom never found out where he’d gone, Cause Barney didn’t tell her. T
Bill WattersonBill Watterson I heard a rumor that your mom and dad ran away from home.
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