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
drinking cost-of-living alcohol
The cost of living has gone up another dollar a quart.
drinking alcohol done
Now don't say you can't swear off drinking; it's easy. I've done it a thousand times.
drinking house alcohol
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house unless they have a well-stocked bar.
drinking sleep funny-alcohol
I certainly do not drink all the time. I have to sleep you know.
trust water alcohol
You can't trust water: Even a straight stick turns crooked in it.
giving-up beer alcohol
I have been advised by the best medical authority, at my age, not to attempt to give up alcohol.
years alcohol use
I've been on a 46-year diet of olives and alcohol. The latter I consume. The former I save and use over again in more alcohol. In my lifetime, I imagine, I have consumed at least $200,000 worth of whisky.
beer water alcohol
I never drink water. I'm afraid it will become habit-forming.
gambling alcohol other-half
I spent half my money on gambling, alcohol and wild women. The other half I wasted.
everyday simple smile smiles start
Start off everyday with a simple smile and get it over with.
politics
Hell, I never vote for anybody, I always vote against.
american-comedian prejudice
I am free of all prejudices. I hate everyone equally.
drove thank
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I never had the courtesy to thank her for it.
american-comedian lies
Here lies W. C. Fields. I would rather be living in Philadelphia.