Bob Hope
Bob Hope
Leslie Townes "Bob" Hope, KBE, KC*SG, KSS, was an American comedian, vaudevillian, actor, singer, dancer, athlete, and author. With a career spanning nearly 80 years, Hope appeared in over 70 films and shorts, including a series of "Road" movies also starring Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. In addition to hosting the Academy Awards 19 times, he appeared in many stage productions and television roles and was the author of fourteen books. The song "Thanks for the Memory" is widely regarded...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth29 May 1903
CityLondon, England
CountryUnited States of America
Your ignorance cramps my conversation
I love flying. I've been to almost as many places as my luggage.
I've been playing golf a long time, although it's not really true that on my first round they strapped my bag on the back of a dinosaur.
A very, very religious man. Every time I eat a peanut, I feel immortal.
I like to come to Washington, D.C., at least once a year. Why should my tax money travel more than I do?
Dying is to be avoided because it can ruin your whole career.
I have this terrific make-up man. But he's expensive. I have to bring him in from Lourdes.
Lots of travel, away from home.
Happiness is watching the TV at your girlfriend's house during a power failure.
I've got to watch myself these days. It's too exciting watching anyone else.
My folks were English. They were too poor to be British. I still have a bit of British in me. In fact, my blood type is solid marmalade.
Congress may be going home for the holidays soon. How can you beat a Christmas gift like that?
US President Gerald Ford's golf was so bad we thought he was a 'Hitman for the PGA!
Personally, I never drink on Oscar nights, as it interferes with my suffering.