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
hate prejudice comedy
I'm free of all prejudices. I hate everyone equally.
children comedy should
Children should neither be seen or heard from - ever again.
vat whiskey comedy
Drown in a cold vat of whiskey? Death, where is thy sting?
comedy prosperity behinds
If there's a will, prosperity can't be far behind.
hope lost-everything comedy
When we have lost everything, including hope, life becomes a disgrace, and death a duty.
tragedy comedy happenings
Comedy is merely tragedy happening to someone else.
breakfast comedy drink
I must have a drink of breakfast.
drinking lunch comedy
Some weasel took the cork out of my lunch.
trying rest-of-your-life comedy
Never try to impress a woman, because if you do she'll expect you to keep up the standard for the rest of your life.
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.