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Red Skelton
3 quotes
“A comedian goes out and hits people right on. A clown uses pathos. He can be funny, then turn right around and reach people and touch them with what life is like.”
Red Skelton (1913–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“They're taking shortcuts to get a big laugh instead of working for their audience. They can finish a show, hang up their tux and shirt, and put it up for next time. With mine, you have to wring out the sweat and send it to the cleaners. You gotta go out and work for your audience.”
Red Skelton (1913–1997) said by 1997 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Why quit? It's the only thing I know. Quitting is like hanging up your soul on the wall and closing the door on it.”
Red Skelton (1913–1997) first seen 1974 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Red Skelton kicked off his career with Circus (July 30, 1974)