Funny is not a color. Being black is only good from the time you get from the curtain to the microphone. – Flip Wilson
Things can be funny only when we are in fun. When were dead earnest, humor is the only thing that is dead. – Flip Wilson
I think Mr. Wilson will have to be the rest of the way alone. – Flip Wilson
My happiest memory of childhood was my first birthday in reform school. This teacher took an interest in me. In fact, he gave me the first birthday presents I ever got: a box of Cracker Jacks and a can of ABC shoe polish. – Flip Wilson