Quotes by Ron White

About Ron White:

Ronald Dee is an American stand up comedian and actor, best known as a charter member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Nicknamed "Tater Salad," he is the author of the book I Had the Right to Remain Silent But I Didn't Have the Ability (Dutton 2006, ISBN 978-0-525-94961-9), which appeared on the New York Times best seller list.
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The bulk of my fans are my age, and I'm aging at the same rate they are. That makes me relevant. They like hearing what I have to say. I work hard at it, but it's addicting, really.

Ron White

When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Then find someone who's life is givin' them vodka and have a party!

Ron White

I really understood a lot more about comedy after listening to Bill Hicks, who died at 32 years old. He's probably the best comedian who ever lived. Although you can't say that because of Carlin, Cosby and Pryor.

Ron White

Diamonds - that'll shut her up... for a minute!

Ron White

Anybody could say anything they want about me, and it literally never penetrates my skin.

Ron White

I've never been one to look up the ladder. I've always looked down the ladder. As long as there's one guy down there, I'm fine.

Ron White

You know, my first album, some of those jokes I'd done for twelve years because I couldn't throw 'em out.

Ron White

I had the right to remain silent... but I didn't have the ability.

Ron White

The hardest that I've laughed at a movie was probably Team America. I laughed 'til I thought I was just gonna throw up. I almost had to turn it off.

Ron White

I believe everything creative is somewhat collaborative. If you're a painter and someone stretches your canvas, it was collaborative on some level.

Ron White

There are two kinds of comics; there are the ones who build bridges, and then there are the people who walk across the bridges as though they built them. The bridge builders are few and far between.

Ron White

I believe that a bad Super Bowl halftime show is still better than a soccer game.

Ron White

Everybody I know is a joke writer.

Ron White

I believe everything creative is somewhat collaborative.

Ron White

I was a huge fan of comedy when I was a child.

Ron White

I started selling out comedy clubs before I got to town with no advertising. I was selling out theaters just on the rumor that I was going to be there.

Ron White

My goal is just to become a better comedian.

Ron White

I didn't want to be DRUNK. IN. PUBLIC. I wanted to be drunk in a BAR. I was THROWN. into. public.

Ron White

I believe when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade...and try to find someone whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.

Ron White

When I was about 12 years old back in Houston, my Dad used to take us to the driving range.

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Author Bio

  • NameRon White
  • DescriptionAmerican comedian
  • BornDecember 18, 1956
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor