Quotes by Spike Milligan

Spike Milligan was a groundbreaking British-Irish comedian, writer, and poet, renowned for his surreal humor and innovative approach to comedy. Born on April 16, 1918, in Ahmednagar, India, Milligan's early experiences in the British Army during World War II profoundly shaped his artistic voice. He gained fame as one of the creators of the iconic BBC radio series "The Goon Show," which laid the foundation for modern British comedy. Milligan's legacy endures through his distinctive blend of whimsy and poignancy, inspiring generations of comedians and writers alike.

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"All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy."

Spike Milligan

"A sure cure for seasickness is to sit under a tree."

Spike Milligan

"How long was I in the army? Five foot eleven."

Spike Milligan

"I can speak Esperanto like a native."

Spike Milligan

"Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery."

Spike Milligan

"I have the body of an eighteen year old. I keep it in the fridge."

Spike Milligan

"It was a perfect marriage. She didn't want to and he couldn't."

Spike Milligan

"Money couldn't buy friends, but you got a better class of enemy."

Spike Milligan

"Thankfully, we didn't stop at Malta. I think Malta was thankful, too."

Spike Milligan

"When I get depressed, I try to get something for the terrible sadness that comes over me and create something in terms of poetry."

Spike Milligan

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