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 on birthday
My main point is to be funny if I can slip a message in there, fine. Flip Wilson on funny
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 on funny
Funny is not a color. Being black is only good from the time you get from the curtain to the microphone. Flip Wilson on funny
Get well cards have become so humorous that if you don't get sick you're missing half the fun. Flip Wilson on humor
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 on humor
You can't expect to hit the jackpot if you don't put a few nickels in the machine. Flip Wilson on motivational
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 on teacher