Flip Wilson
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Biography
Clerow "Flip" Wilson Jr. was an American comedian and actor best known for his television appearances during the late 1960s and 1970s. From 1970 to 1974, Wilson hosted his own weekly variety series The Flip Wilson Show, and introduced viewers to his recurring character Geraldine.
"Things can be funny only when we are in fun. When we're 'dead earnest,' humor is the only thing that is dead."
"Get well cards have become so humorous that if you don't get sick you're missing half the fun."
"It would be ridiculous for me to say anything negative regarding blacks having an equal opportunity on TV. After all, 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."
"I think Mr. Wilson will have to be the rest of the way alone."
"Funny is an attitude."
"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."
"Funny is an attitude."
"My main point is to be funny if I can slip a message in there, fine."
"Funny is not a color. Being black is only good from the time you get from the curtain to the microphone."
"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."
"The cost of living is going up while the chances of living are going down."