March 9: Remembering Comedian George Burns
George Burns, the vaudeville comedian who lived to be 100, passed away on this date in 1996. He was half of the well-known comedy duo Burns and Allen, along with his wife Gracie. His humor is evident in the quotes that follow.
George Burns, comedian and actor (January 20, 1896–March 9, 1996)
“I’m gonna play God again. They’re making a sequel. What it’s about is a secret. In the meantime, my next picture, I’m playing a guy 76 years old.” —George Burns
Ebert, Roger. “Interview with George Burns.” RoberEbert.com, June 3, 1979, https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/interview-with-george-burns.
“I’d go out with women my own age, but there are no women my age.” —George Burns
Ebert, Roger. “Interview with George Burns.” RoberEbert.com, June 3, 1979, https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/interview-with-george-burns.
“When I was 14, I was arrested for trying to break into show business.” —George Burns
Ebert, Roger. “Interview with George Burns.” RoberEbert.com, June 3, 1979, https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/interview-with-george-burns.
“I can’t spell. I only went to the fourth grade in school. I was 8 years old, I was in show business. I was singing with the Pee-Wee Quartet.” —George Burns
King, Larry. “George Burns and Gracie Allen Remembered.” CNN, July 4, 2003, https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/lkl/date/2003-07-04/segment/00.
“Gracie was a great actress. The whole world thought she was dumb, but not Gracie. Gracie thought she was smart. When Gracie said these strange things, if you didn’t understand it, she felt sorry for you.” —George Burns
King, Larry. “George Burns and Gracie Allen Remembered.” CNN, July 4, 2003, https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/lkl/date/2003-07-04/segment/00.
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