W. C. Fields
W. C. Fields
William Claude Dukenfield, better known as W. C. Fields, was an American comedian, actor, juggler and writer. Fields' comic persona was a misanthropic and hard-drinking egotist, who remained a sympathetic character despite his snarling contempt for dogs and children...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth29 January 1880
CityDarby, PA
CountryUnited States of America
sympathy men forgiving
No one likes the fellow who is all rogue, but we'll forgive him almost anything if there is warmth of human sympathy underneath his rogueries. The immortal types of comedy are just such men.
names four letters
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain unless you've used up all the other four-letter words.
brother world giants
The Punkwat twins! Brentwood is the world's smallest giant, whilst his brother, Elwood, is the largest midget in the world. They baffle science!
horse food meat
I didn't say the meat was tough. I said I didn't see the horse that is usually outside.
heart today negotiation
My heart is a bargain today. Will you take it?
drinking cost-of-living alcohol
The cost of living has gone up another dollar a quart.
scotch-whisky nerves bartending
Set up another case bartender! The best thing for a case of nerves is a case of Scotch.
vat whiskey comedy
Drown in a cold vat of whiskey? Death, where is thy sting?
trust cutting cards
Trust everybody, but cut the cards yourself.
humorous names use
Indeed, moderation is my middle name (though I do not often use it in signing legal documents)
memories humorous names
I have a poor memory for names; but I seldom remember a face.
husband humorous names
If it is a joint return, we are instructed to print the given names of both husband and wife. But since some of the names that husband and wife give each other are hardly suited to print, we must proceed cautiously.
marriage girl father
It was a marriage of convenience, as my father had a blister on his big toe and couldn't travel far to find a girl.
bible book reading
W. C. Fields, a lifetime agnostic, was discovered reading a Bible on his deathbed. ''I'm looking for a loop-hole,'' he explained.