31 Quotes & Sayings By Bob Hope

Bob Hope was born Leslie Townes Hope in El Centro, California on October 20, 1903. He was a natural comedian who performed at the age of four in vaudeville and two years later began a radio career that would span sixty-five years. Hope's enduring popularity is attributable to his many talents: a deft comic touch, a winning smile, a winning personality, and an infectious sense of humor. In addition to performing in dramatic roles, Hope was instrumental in writing numerous screenplays, including Bringing Up Baby (1938) and The Awful Truth (1937) Read more

He also starred in several of his own films, including The Big Broadcast of 1938 and Blondie Goes to College (1941), and in the musical comedy My Favorite Brunette in 1940. Hope turned down a role in Gone with the Wind because he thought it might tarnish his image as a family man. An ardent sports fan who played golf and tennis, Hope was also a leading humanitarian who worked with UNICEF for decades.

In his later years he became active with several programs for children.

A James Cagney love scene is one where he lets...
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A James Cagney love scene is one where he lets the other guy live. Bob Hope
Culture is the ability to describe Jane Russell without moving...
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Culture is the ability to describe Jane Russell without moving your hands Bob Hope
Over the years, I have been subjected to many indignities,...
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Over the years, I have been subjected to many indignities, all for the sake of Art. If I ever catch him, I'm going to kill the guy. Bob Hope
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When she started to play, Steinway came down personally and rubbed his name off the piano. Bob Hope
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My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that? Bob Hope
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When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things - not the great occasions - give off the greatest glow of happiness. Bob Hope
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People who throw kisses are hopelessly lazy. Bob Hope
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I was lucky I wasn't a better boxer or that's what I'd be now - a punchy ex-pug. Bob Hope
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I don't generally feel anything until noon then it's time for my nap. Bob Hope
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We had a very successful trip to Russia we got back. Bob Hope
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I have the perfect simplified tax form for government. Why don't they just print our money with a return address on it? Bob Hope
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The good news is that Jesus is coming back. The bad news is that he's really pissed off. Bob Hope
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I do benefits for all religions.... I'd hate to blow the hereafter on a technicality. Bob Hope
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It you watch a game it's fun. If you play it it's recreation. If you work at it it's golf. Bob Hope
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If you watch a game it's fun. If you play it it's recreation. If you work at it it's golf. Bob Hope
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The audience was swell. They were so polite they covered their mouths when they yawned. Bob Hope
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I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful. Bob Hope
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A sense of humor is good for you. Have you ever heard of a laughing hyena with heart burn? Bob Hope
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If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf. Bob Hope
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If you haven't got any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. Bob Hope
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I don't feel old. I don't feel anything till noon. That's when it's time for my nap. Bob Hope
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Middle age is when your age starts to show around your middle. Bob Hope
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When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things - not the great occasions - that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness. Bob Hope
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The trees in Siberia are miles apart, that is why the dogs are so fast. Bob Hope
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You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake. Bob Hope
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If I have to lay an egg for my country, I'll do it. Bob Hope
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I have a wonderful make-up crew. They're the same people restoring the Statue of Liberty. Bob Hope
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I love to go to Washington - if only to be near my money. Bob Hope
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A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it. Bob Hope
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I have too much money invested in sweaters. Bob Hope