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
You cant expect to hit the jackpot if you dont put a few nickels in the machine. – Flip Wilson
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
The turning point was when I hit my 30th birthday. I thought, if really want to write, its time to start. I picked up the book How to Write a Novel in 90 Days. The author said to just write three pages a day, and I figured, I can do this. I never got past Page 3 of that book. – James Rollins