Flip Wilson
Flip Wilson
Flip Wilsonwas an African American comedian and actor. In the early 1970s, Wilson hosted his own weekly variety series, The Flip Wilson Show. The series earned Wilson a Golden Globe and two Emmy Awards...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth8 December 1933
CityJersey City, NJ
CountryUnited States of America
thinking way comedy
I think Mr. Wilson will have to be the rest of the way alone.
life thinking ifs
If I had my whole life to live over again, I don't think I'd have the strength.
american-comedian coin hit
Before you can hit the jackpot, you have to put a coin in the machine.
opportunity say-anything negative
It would be ridiculous for me to say anything negative regarding blacks having an equal opportunity on TV.
years umpires numbers
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.
birthday teacher memories
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.
color black microphones
Funny is not a color. Being black is only good from the time you get from the curtain to the microphone.
order comedy
Don't order one for the road, because the road is already laid out.
messages fine i-can
My main point is to be funny; if I can slip a message in there, fine.
attitude greatness
Funny is an attitude.
self want life-is
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?
humor men comedian
Being a comedian is like being a con man. You have to make 'em like you before you can fool 'em.
cheer gossip-girl love-life
What you see is what you get.
fun get-well-soon humorous
Get well cards have become so humorous that if you don't get sick you're missing half the fun.