There's one word that exists in every language on the face of the Earth and in every society since man began to speak. And the word is truth. And in …

- Tommy Smothers

When you don't know what you're talking about, it's hard to know when you're finished.

- Tommy Smothers

I'm an American, I don't have to see something to know it's stupid!

- Tommy Smothers

Red meat is not really bad for a person. Now, blue-green meat - that's damaging of you!

- Tommy Smothers

The ultimate censorship is the flick of the dial.

- Tommy Smothers

Professor Irwin Corey had some of the best timing in the world, and that is something you can't steal. He talked nonsense, not punch-lines, per se. I…

- Tommy Smothers

You can say the dirty words now, but there is no content - political satire is limited to small podiums and little soap boxes.

- Tommy Smothers

I heard there were two local guys in town doing songs and comedy so I thought I'd take a look....they took my breath away...with their music, comedy,…

- Tommy Smothers

The only valid censorship of ideas is the right of people not to listen.

- Tommy Smothers