Quotes by Flip Wilson

About Flip Wilson:

Flip Wilson was an African American comedian and actor. In the early 1970s, Wilson hosted his own weekly variety series, The Flip Wilson Show. The series earned Wilson a Golden Globe and two Emmy Awards.
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I think Mr. Wilson will have to be the rest of the way alone.

Flip Wilson

My happiest memory of childhood was my first birthday in reform school. This teacher took an interest in me. In fact, he gave me the first birthday presents I ever got: a box of Cracker Jacks and a can of ABC shoe polish.

Flip Wilson

The cost of living is going up and the chance of living is going down.

Flip Wilson

Get well cards have become so humorous that if you don't get sick you're missing half the fun.

Flip Wilson

Things can be funny only when we are in fun. When we're 'dead earnest,' humor is the only thing that is dead.

Flip Wilson

Funny is not a color. Being black is only good from the time you get from the curtain to the microphone.

Flip Wilson

My main point is to be funny; if I can slip a message in there, fine.

Flip Wilson

My show is my statement. What I have to say is on the screen. My life is my own. I don't want to talk about my private self. Why should I?

Flip Wilson

It would be ridiculous for me to say anything negative regarding blacks having an equal opportunity on TV.

Flip Wilson

I was number one in the ratings four times last year and twice this season. What could be more damn equal than that? If they get any more equal, I don't want it.

Flip Wilson

The devil made me do it.

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Violence is a tool of the ignorant.

Flip Wilson

When you're hot, you're hot; when you're not, you're not.

Flip Wilson

Don't order one for the road, because the road is already laid out.

Flip Wilson

It's later than it's ever been.

Flip Wilson

The cost of living is going up while the chances of living are going down.

Flip Wilson

You can't expect to hit the jackpot if you don't put a few nickels in the machine.

Flip Wilson

Author Bio

  • NameFlip Wilson
  • DescriptionComedian, actor
  • BornDecember 8, 1933
  • DiedNovember 25, 1998
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor
  • AwardsEmmy Award