American - Comedian | December 8, 1933 - November 25, 1998
The secret of my success with Geraldine is that she's not a putdown of women. She's smart, she's trustful, she's loyal, she's sassy.
Flip Wilson
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A show hosted by a black had never been accepted, so the first time that knob's turned on, people are judging against all they have ever been taught. I may have been the first black in the house.
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Everyone in this house and the houses next door knows when I'm in the sauna because I start singing, and I sing the blues when I'm in a really good mood. I have a really loud voice, you know.
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Funny is an attitude.
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It would be ridiculous for me to say anything negative regarding blacks having an equal opportunity on TV.
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I was number one in the ratings four times last year and twice this season. What could be more damn equal than that? If they get any more equal, I don't want it.
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I think Mr. Wilson will have to be the rest of the way alone.
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When you're hot, you're hot; when you're not, you're not.
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Don't order one for the road, because the road is already laid out.
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Things can be funny only when we are in fun. When we're 'dead earnest,' humor is the only thing that is dead.
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My main point is to be funny; if I can slip a message in there, fine.
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Most drag impersonations are a drag. But women can like Geraldine, men can like Geraldine, everyone can like Geraldine.
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