Flip Wilson

I have my outlet for my humor through my characters, and I also have the intimacy of rapport with my fans that allows me to explain my philosophy and spirituality. ”

I study a lot of philosophy. I want to be an example of how to enjoy this success, and that's exactly what I've done. I've enjoyed every moment. ”

I told CBS, 'My career is going down the toilet, and you're pulling the chain.' ”

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. ”

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

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

The secret of my success with Geraldine is that she's not a putdown of women. She's smart, she's trustful, she's loyal, she's sassy. ”

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? ”

Variety shows didn't disappear; it was the caliber of the artists, the classic vaudevillians that have passed on. They are gone, so there's a different caliber performer that's come along that hasn't had the time to work in the small clubs and get the experience. ”

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