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Paul Lynde [1926-1982] American

Rank: 101
Comedian

Paul Edward Lynde was an American comedian, voice artist, actor and TV personality.
A noted character actor with a distinctively campy and snarky persona that often poked fun at his barely in-the-closet homosexuality, Lynde was well known for his roles as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched and the befuddled father Harry MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie.

Dad, Funny, Death, Famous, Food, Learning, Romantic, Trust

Quote	Tags	Rank
Sandwiches are wonderful. You don't need a spoon or a plate!	Food	101
Learning lines is on my mind until I do know them. I'll read the paper or paint the house to keep from starting to memorize. I've never found an easy way.	Learning	102
I feel now it's useless to keep hoping. The way things are today, we live in a world that needs laughter, and I've decided if I can make people laugh, I'm making a more important contribution.		103
I often go on a liquid fast a couple of days a week. I never take just water. Instead, I'll have maybe six glasses of vegetable and fruit juices a day.		104
When I said I didn't have a cent, I didn't. I used to get annoyed with people who said they were broke when they had five dollars.		105
I was obsessed with being rich and famous.	Famous	106
I wish I had the nerve not to tip.	Funny	107
If I ever completely lost my nervousness I would be frightened half to death.	Death	108
An actor shouldn't undergo psychoanalysis, because there are a lot of things you're better off not knowing.		109
The whole romantic part of my life was a wipeout. I didn't even own a belt.	Romantic	110
I have this beautiful antique silver wine decanter that I bought at an auction. I always pour wine from that.		111
A room is like a stage. If you see it without lighting, it can be the coldest place in the world.		112
I laughed all the way through Love Story.		113
My father was adamant in his disapproval of my interest in show business.		114
The doctor's name was Sylvia. I told her she'd have a problem with me because Sylvia was my mother's name.		115
I have an ulcer. It has an IQ of 185.		116
My dad was a ham, too. He could sell those women anything. Of all his sons, I was the only one he could trust to sell as well as he could. I was proud of that.	Dad, Trust	117
I think basically an actor is a salesman.		118
I sang in the choir for years, even though my family belonged to another church.	Funny	119
My table seats eight, so that's my maximum. Having a small number of guests is the only way to generate good conversation. Besides, your whole house doesn't get wrecked that way.		120
The dining room in my old house was truly magnificent, but by far the worst room for conversation. I'd get up from the table, a very long table, and somebody would always say, Paul, I never got to talk to you.		121
I don't always prepare such rich meals. Sometimes I'll just serve a simple quiche, salad and dessert for dinner. During the week I try to eat lightly.		122
I'm Liberace without a piano.		123
Comedy is exaggerated realism. It can be stretched to the almost ludicrous, but it must always be believable.		124
A closet full of wire hangers can be the most dangerous place in the world.		125
Politicians... talk in generalities and lies, and I think they've caused all our grief. They're so awful, they're really funny. I hate thinking this because my dad loved politics.	Dad	126
My sisters said, Why do you make those faces? You make yourself so ugly.		201
Someday I'm going to go onstage in a dress if I want to.		202
I don't know who the hell Paul Lynde is, or why he's funny, and I prefer it to be a mystery to me.		203
If I'm not working, I don't know what to do.		204
I can't even get three weeks off to have cosmetic surgery.		205
If I hadn't become a celebrity, I'd probably be an alcoholic.		206
Food was a constant topic of conversation in our household.		207
My kitchen is not a place to live in. I made it white so I can tell instantly if it's not clean-and I like it clean enough to be able to eat off the floors-or the tables, for that matter.		208
I may find something that looks interesting and then go on to alter the recipe by adding spices, things of my own. I also look for time-saving recipes, dishes that can be prepared ahead and stored.		209
My following is straight. I'm so glad.		210
It was the worst moment of my life. The producer came up and talked me back into going on stage.		211
I don't understand why people don't remember my name.		212
Mothers don't want to pinch me or put me in their purse.		213

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