Quotes by George Burns

George Burns was an iconic American comedian, actor, and writer whose career spanned over eight decades, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Born on January 20, 1896, in New York City, Burns rose to fame during the vaudeville era, later captivating audiences with his charming persona and signature cigar. His partnership with Gracie Allen created a beloved duo that redefined comedy. Burns won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1975 and continued to entertain until his passing in 1996, symbolizing timeless humor and resilience in showbiz.

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"You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old."

George Burns

"Sex at age 90 is like trying to shoot pool with a rope."

George Burns

"If you live to be one hundred, you've got it made. Very few people die past that age."

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"Retirement at sixty-five is ridiculous. When I was sixty-five I still had pimples."

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"I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate."

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"I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate."

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"Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city."

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"When I was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick."

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"I spent a year in that town, one Sunday."

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"I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life."

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"Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle."

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"Don't stay in bed, unless you can make money in bed."

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"At my age flowers scare me."

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"I'm very pleased to be here. Let's face it, at my age I'm very pleased to be anywhere."

George Burns

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