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
Things can be funny only when we are in fun. When were dead earnest, humor is the only thing that is dead. – Flip Wilson
Get well cards have become so humorous that if you dont get sick youre missing half the fun. – Flip Wilson
My main point is to be funny if I can slip a message in there, fine. – Flip Wilson
If we didnt want to upset anyone, we would make films about sewing, but even that could be dangerous. But I think finally, in a film, it is how the balance is and the feelings are. But I think there has to be those contrasts and strong things within a film for the total experience. – David Lynch