Quotes by Jackie Gleason

About Jackie Gleason:

John Herbert "Jackie" Gleason was an American comedian, actor, and musician. He was known for his brash visual and verbal comedy style, exemplified by his character Ralph Kramden in The Honeymooners. Among his notable film roles were Minnesota Fats in the 1961 drama The Hustler (co-starring with Paul Newman) and Buford T. Justice in the Smokey and the Bandit series.
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The second day of a diet is always easier than the first. By the second day you're off it.

Jackie Gleason

Our dreams are firsthand creations, rather than residues of waking life. We have the capacity for infinite creativity; at least while dreaming, we partake of the power of the Spirit, the infinite Godhead that creates the cosmos.

Jackie Gleason

I only made $200 a week and I had to buy my own bullets.

Jackie Gleason

If you have it and you know you have it, then you have it. If you have it and don't know you have it, you don't have it. If you don't have it but you think you have it, then you have it.

Jackie Gleason

Thin people are beautiful, but fat people are adorable.

Jackie Gleason

Author Bio

  • NameJackie Gleason
  • Descriptioncomedian, actor, and musician
  • BornFebruary 26, 1916
  • DiedJune 24, 1987
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionFilm Actor; Actor; Musician
  • AwardsPeabody Award