George Burns
George Burns
George Burnswas an American comedian, actor, singer, and writer. He was one of the few entertainers whose career successfully spanned vaudeville, radio, film and television. His arched eyebrow and cigar-smoke punctuation became familiar trademarks for over three-quarters of a century. He and his wife, Gracie Allen, appeared on radio, television, and film as the comedy duo Burns and Allen...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth20 January 1896
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn't ask me, I'd still have to say it.
People are always asking me when I'm going to retire. Why should I? I've got it two ways - I'm still making movies, and I'm a senior citizen, so I can see myself at half price.
I get a standing ovation just standing
When I was young I was called a rugged individualist. When I was in my fifties I was considered eccentric. Here I am doing and saying the same things I did then and I'm labeled senile.
If you live to be one hundred, you've got it made. Very few people die past that age.
And God said 'Let there be Satan, so people don't blame everything on me. And let there be lawyers, so people don't blame everything on Satan.'
When I was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick.
I love to sing, and I love to drink scotch. Most people would rather hear me drink scotch.
The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, then having the two as close together as possible.
Love is a lot like a backache. It doesn't show up on x-rays, but you know it's there.
I must be getting absent-minded. Whenever I complain that things aren't what they used to be, I always forget to include myself.
You know you're getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you're down there.
Lots of people have asked me what Gracie and I did to make our marriage work. It's simple - we don't do anything. I think the trouble with a lot of people is that they work too hard at staying married. They make a business out of it. When you work too hard at a business you get tired; and when you get tired you get grouchy; and when you get grouchy you start fighting; and when you start fighting you're out of business.
Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake that, you've got it made.