Flip Wilson Quotes & Sayings

With all the trouble black people have, they try to forget on weekends. You've got to be good to make them laugh. — Flip Wilson

Being your own man does not mean taking advantage of anyone else. — 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

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

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

Violence is a tool of the ignorant. — Flip Wilson

The devil made me do it. — 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

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

Funny is an attitude. — 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

Being a comedian is like being a con man. You have to make 'em like you before you can fool 'em. — Flip Wilson

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

It's later than it's ever been. — Flip Wilson

I think Mr. Wilson will have to be the rest of the way alone. — Flip Wilson

When you're hot, you're hot; when you're not, you're not. — Flip Wilson

If I had my whole life to live over again, I don't think I'd have the strength. — Flip Wilson

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

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