Red Skelton
Red Skelton
Richard Bernard "Red" Skeltonwas an American entertainer. He was best known for his national radio and television acts between 1937 and 1971, and as host of the television program The Red Skelton Show. Skelton, who has stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in radio and television, also appeared in vaudeville, films, nightclubs, and casinos, all while he pursued an entirely separate career as an artist...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth18 July 1913
CityVincennes, IN
CountryUnited States of America
I personally believe that each of us was put here for a purpose - to build not to destroy. If I can make people smile, then I have served my purpose for God.
I personally believe we were put her to build and not to destroy.
I don't want to be called 'the greatest' or 'one of the greatest'; let other guys claim to be the best. I just want to be known as a clown because to me that's the height of my profession. It means you can do everything-sing, dance, and above all, make people laugh.
Exercise? I get in on the golf course. When I see my friends collapse, I run for the paramedics.
Any kid will run any errand for you, if you ask at bedtime.
If by chance some day you're not feeling well and you should remember some silly thing I've said or done and it brings back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my purpose as your clown has been fulfilled.
Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said that is a prayer and that would be eliminated from schools, too?
Old age is when broadness of the mind and narrowness of the waist change places.
I'm nuts and I know it. But so long as I make 'em laugh, they ain't going to lock me up.
I don't need glasses, but I've just reached the age where curiosity is greater than vanity.
I know my limit. I just keep passing out before I reach it.
Congress: Bingo with billions.
My doctor said I look like a million dollars - green and wrinkled.
I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary. 'Somewhere I haven't been in a long time!' she said. So I suggested the kitchen.