Quotes by Andy Rooney

About Andy Rooney:

Andrew Aitken "Andy" Rooney was an American radio and television writer. He was best known for his weekly broadcast "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney," a part of the CBS News program 60 Minutes from 1978 to 2011. His final regular appearance on 60 Minutes aired on October 2, 2011. He died one month later, on November 4, 2011, at age 92.
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Vegetarian - that's an old Indian word meaning lousy hunter.

Andy Rooney

The only people who say worse things about politicians that reporters do are other politicians.

Andy Rooney

Anyone who watches golf on television would enjoy watching the grass grow on the greens.

Andy Rooney

When those waiters ask me if I want some fresh ground pepper, I ask if they have any aged pepper.

Andy Rooney

Would a real man get caught eating a twinkie?

Andy Rooney

We need people who can actually do things. We have too many bosses and too few workers.

Andy Rooney

Writers don't retire. I will always be a writer.

Andy Rooney

Taxes are important. President Bush's tax proposals leave no rich person behind. Voters approve of President Bush helping the kind of people they wish they were one of.

Andy Rooney

Obscenities... I think a lot of dumb people do it because they can't think of what they want to say and they're frustrated. A lot of smart people do it to pretend they aren't very smart - want to be just one of the boys.

Andy Rooney

Elephants and grandchildren never forget.

Andy Rooney

I'm in a position of feeling secure enough so that I can say what I think is right and if so many people think it's wrong that I get fired, well, I've got enough to eat.

Andy Rooney

I just wish we knew a little less about his urethra and a little more about his arms sales to Iran.

Andy Rooney

I obviously have a knack for getting on paper what a lot of people have thought and didn't realize they thought. And they say, 'Hey, yeah!' And they like that.

Andy Rooney

Let's make a statement to the airlines just to get their attention. We'll pick a week next year and we'll all agree not to go anywhere for seven days.

Andy Rooney

Yes, we praise women over 40 for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed, hot woman over 40, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year old wai...

Andy Rooney

It’s just amazing how long this country has been going to hell without ever having got there.

Andy Rooney

One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don't clean it up too quickly." ~ (1919-), American writer, producer, humorist.

Andy Rooney

I've learned .... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.

Andy Rooney

Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

Andy Rooney

I've learned .... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

Andy Rooney

Did you ever hear one of those corny, positive messages on someone's answering machine? 'Hi, it's a great day and I'm out enjoying it right now. I hope you are too. The thought for the day is share the love. Beep.' 'Uh, yeah, this is the VD clinic…...

Andy Rooney

Author Bio

  • NameAndy Rooney
  • DescriptionWriter, humorist, television personality
  • BornJanuary 14, 1919
  • DiedNovember 4, 2011
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWar Correspondent; Screenwriter; Journalist; Author
  • AwardsBronze Star Medal; Air Medal