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W. C. Fields

American comedian and actor known for misanthropic humor in vaudeville and film. Starred in It's a Gift (1934) and My Little Chickadee (1940); lived 1880–1946.

6 quotes

I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it.
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If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then quit. No use being a damn fool about it.
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It ain't a fit night out for man nor beast.
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Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.
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Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people.
W. C. Fieldshumor
Once, during Prohibition, I was forced to live for days on nothing but food and water.
W. C. Fieldshumor

I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it.

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then quit. No use being a damn fool about it.

It ain't a fit night out for man nor beast.

Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.

Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people.

Once, during Prohibition, I was forced to live for days on nothing but food and water.