13 Quotes & Sayings By Victor Borge

Victor Borge (1905–2001) was a Danish-born entertainer, pianist, and composer whose career spanned six decades. He is best known for his comedic talents, especially his parodies of classical music and opera. He was also known for his ability to take on the persona of his audiences, creating fully imagined characters based on the people in the audience. One of the most famous parodies of Borge was "The Norwegian Wood Song" which he sang in English to an imaginary audience in Oslo in 1970.

Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.
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Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. Victor Borge
The shortest distance between two people is a smile.
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The shortest distance between two people is a smile. Victor Borge
One afternoon, when I was four years old, my father...
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One afternoon, when I was four years old, my father came home, and he found me in the living room in front of a roaring fire, which made him very angry. Because we didn't have a fireplace. Victor Borge
I normally don't do requests. Unless, of course, I have...
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I normally don't do requests. Unless, of course, I have been asked to do so. Victor Borge
(Referring to the piano's natural shape) Isn't it a shame...
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(Referring to the piano's natural shape) Isn't it a shame when those big fat opera singers lean against the pianos and bend them? Victor Borge
Humor is something that thrives between man's aspirations and his...
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Humor is something that thrives between man's aspirations and his limitations. There is more logic in humor than in anything else. Because, you see, humor is truth. Victor Borge
(Responding to a sneeze from the audience) Who exploded?
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(Responding to a sneeze from the audience) Who exploded? Victor Borge
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I'd like to thank my parents for making this night possible. And my children for making it necessary. Victor Borge
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Flint must be an extremely wealthy town I see that each of you bought two or three seats. Victor Borge
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Laughter is the closest distance between two people. Victor Borge
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Santa Claus has the right idea - visit people only once a year. Victor Borge
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My father invented a cure for which there was no disease and unfortunately my mother caught it and died of it. Victor Borge