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Flip Wilson Quotes

You can't expect to hit the jackpot if you don't put a few nickels in the machine.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: comedian
Nationality: american
Birth: December 8, 1933 - November 25, 1998

Topics

Motivational You Expect Machine Hit

A rabid sports fan is one that boos a TV set.

Sports Sports Fan Fan Set TV Rabid

Belief gets in the way of learning.

Learning Belief Way Gets

I don't believe that the fight for trans rights or African American rights is different from the fight against war, or the fight for refugees.

Fight War Believe American Refugees

What's that show? 'TMZ'? They stand there and say, 'I've got this on this person.' The focus on celebrities can be detrimental because people could be thinking of other things, but it's a part of the culture and it's what sells.

Andre Leon Talley

Culture Focus People Thinking Stand

For millions, Roger Ebert will be remembered as a writer and television personality who brought a sense of passion and excellence to his craft. For me, he is a man who fused joy and courage as few others ever have. My life was enriched by having such a friend; it is poorer for losing such a friend.

Jeff Greenfield

Life Friend Passion Courage Man Joy

I can be horrifically single-minded.

I Can Single-Minded

The way I found time to write 'The Imperfectionists' was that I took work as a copy editor at the 'International Herald Tribune' in Paris, working full-time for approximately six months, then taking my savings from that and writing full-time, then returning after six months, and so on, until the book was done!

Work Time Writing Book Copy Done

I don't think any of us like to be reduced to just one label.

Think Us Just One Just Like Label

I would leave my wife for Whataburger.

Wife Leave Would

I'm a theological writer mistaken for a political writer. My theme is grace versus karma.

Luis Alberto Urrea

Grace Political Karma Theme Writer

After a while, when the writer is mature, it doesn't really matter - not because of finances but because of reputation. It doesn't really matter how many awards you get.

Reputation You Mature Matter Awards

I did get to go to the Olympic trials in '88 and '92. I was 7th and 11th, so I didn't place high enough to go to the games, but, still, it was a blast.

Enough Place Go Games Trials High

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