Don Rickles Quotes

Don Rickles, also known as "Mr. Warmth," was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was famous for his sharp wit, insult comedy, and ability to poke fun at audience members and celebrities alike. Rickles's unique comedic style made him a memorable figure in the entertainment industry and earned him the respect and admiration of fellow comedians and fans. He appeared in numerous films and TV shows throughout his career and remained an influential and beloved comedian until his passing. Rickles's impact on comedy continues to be celebrated by comedians and comedy enthusiasts.

Half the battle is that people have to like you be... -Don Rickles

Half the battle is that people have to like you before you say one joke, one bit of humor.

Who picks your clothes - Stevie Wonder?

I did a few movies, but the word 'star'... I cannot compare to a star like Clint Eastwood. I used to call Clint 'Larry Dickman' when he would come to my show; then, he started using the name when he would go under cover in a 'Dirty Harry' movie. That's why he's a movie star... he's so creative.

Famous people are deceptive. Deep down, they're just regular people. Like Larry King. We've been friends for forty years. He's one of the few guys I know who's really famous. One minute he's talking to the president on his cell phone, and then the next minute he's saying to me, 'Do you think we ought to give the waiter another dollar?'

You can't study comedy; it's within you. It's a pe... -Don Rickles

You can't study comedy; it's within you. It's a personality. My humor is an attitude.

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The quote implies that comedy or humor is not something that can be learned or acquired through study. It suggests that humor is an innate aspect of an individual's personality or character.

Among my friends, I'm not a little Boy Scout, and ... -Don Rickles

Among my friends, I'm not a little Boy Scout, and they love my humor, thank God.

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This quote implies that the speaker's friends appreciate their sense of humor, which may differ from what is traditionally considered "innocent" or "childlike." It suggests the value and acceptance of their unique humor.

You got to have a lot of courage. Secondly, whatever it is you're doing, you have to believe in it wholeheartedly. Thirdly, you have to be able to stand up in front of people and know that they'll laugh.

When you stand alone and sell yourself, you can't please everyone. But when you're different, you can last.

Some people say funny things, but I say things fun... -Don Rickles

Some people say funny things, but I say things funny.

I stopped smoking. But my personality I still have. I get up in the morning, and not everybody loves me, so if you want to call that a bad habit, there's that.

You know what's funny to me? Attitude.

Political correctness? In my humor, I never talk a... -Don Rickles

Political correctness? In my humor, I never talk about politics. I was never much into all that.

The girls, like, in we'll say Hooters, have less clothing than the girls I worked with in those days. We thought it was wild when they just wore little bells and so forth. But today, in restaurants, some of the waitresses almost work in the nude, you know, to get business.

If I have learned anything, it is to keep my wife happy by sending her lavish gifts. Other men can learn from my success and send their wives and girlfriends fresh flowers for birthdays, anniversaries, and of course, Valentine's Day.

I like to think I'm like the guy who goes to the office Christmas party Friday night, insults some people, but still has his job Monday morning.

Don Rickles Quotes

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