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
I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate.
It's one of the old show business axioms. No matter how successful you've been, there's always a younger and sexier seal coming along.
Fall in love with what you're going to do for a living. To be able to get out of bed and do what you love to do for the rest of the day is beyond words. I'd rather be a failure in something I love than be successful in something I hate.
Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake that, you've got it made.
I'd rather be a failure at something I enjoy than a success at something I hate
I'd rather be a failure at something I enjoyed than be a success at something I hate.
People are always asking me when Im going to retire. Why should I? Ive got it two ways - Im still making movies, and Im a senior citizen, so I can see myself at half price.
We were what you call a disappointment act, ... If an act got sick, we'd take their place.
I can remember when the air was clean and sex was dirty.
Too bad all the people who know how to run this country are busy running taxicabs or cutting hair.
Look to the future, because that is where you'll spend the rest of your life.
You've got to be honest; if you can fake that, you've got it made.
The most important thing in acting is honesty. If you can fake that, you've got it made.
Our record doesn't show it, but we are getting better.