I'd have avoided some of the pain if I could. Anyone would. But I wouldn't have missed knowing any of the people-even the ones whose leaving hurt most. In fact, the only thing I'm sorry about is that I didn't meet one particular guy, a clown named Joe Skelton. You know, he sure picked the right profession. I mean, a clown's got it all. He never has to hold back: He can do as he pleases. The mouth and the eyes are painted on. So if you wanta cry, you can go right ahead. The make up won't smear. You'll still be smiling. . . .
Live by this credo: have a little laugh at life and look around you for happiness instead of sadness. Laughter has always brought me out of unhappy s… - Red Skelton
Live by this credo: have a little laugh at life and look around you for happiness instead of sadness. Laughter has always brought me out of unhappy s…
- Red Skelton
There are three signs of old age: loss of memory ... I forget the other two. - Red Skelton
There are three signs of old age: loss of memory ... I forget the other two.
My doctor said I look like a million dollars - green and wrinkled. - Red Skelton
My doctor said I look like a million dollars - green and wrinkled.
I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was Always - Red Skelton
I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was Always
I've put on a lot of weight... I only weighed six and a half pounds when I was born. - Red Skelton
I've put on a lot of weight... I only weighed six and a half pounds when I was born.
Old age is when broadness of the mind and narrowness of the waist change places. - Red Skelton
Old age is when broadness of the mind and narrowness of the waist change places.
Imitation isn't the sincerest form of flattery - it's plagiarism. - Red Skelton
Imitation isn't the sincerest form of flattery - it's plagiarism.
Any kid will run any errand for you, if you ask at bedtime. - Red Skelton
Any kid will run any errand for you, if you ask at bedtime.
I don't hate my enemies. After all, I made 'em. - Red Skelton
I don't hate my enemies. After all, I made 'em.
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