From the Golden Age of Comedy

“I don’t deserve this award, but I have arthritis and I don’t deserve that either.” – Jack Benny

“When I was born I was so surprised that I didn’t talk for a year and a half.” – Gracie Allen

“I’d rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I’d rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far; for a might have-been has never been, but a has-been was once an are.” – Milton Berle

“Retirement at sixty-five is ridiculous. When I was sixty-five I still had pimples.” – George Burns

“You’re never too old to become younger.” – Mae West

“I hate the theatre. I also hate the sight of blood, but it’s in my veins.” – Charlie Chaplin

“I’ve had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn’t it.” – Groucho Marx

“The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age.” – Lucille Ball

“I don’t feel old – I don’t feel anything until noon. Then it’s time for my nap.” – Bob Hope

“I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it.” – W.C. Fields

“What’s the use of happiness? It can’t buy you money.” – Henny Youngman