George Burns
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George Burns (20 January 1896 – 9 March 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum, was an American comedian and actor; husband of Gracie Allen.
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- When I was young I was called a rugged individualist. When I was in my fifties I was considered eccentric. Here I am doing and saying the same things I did then and I'm labeled senile.
- Just you and me Kid (1979)
- Too bad that all the people who know how to run the country are busy driving taxicabs and cutting hair.
- Life magazine, December 1979 issue[1]
- If I paid $3 or $4 for a cigar, first I'd sleep with it
- (undated clip played on) CNN Larry King Live, first aired July 4 2003
- Happiness is having a loving, close knit family in another city.
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- The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible.
[edit] Say goodnight
It's commonly believed that at the end of stage shows Burns would tell his wife "Say goodnight, Gracie", to which she would reply "Goodnight, Gracie". This is actually not true and recordings from the time do not have her using this reply.
[edit] External links
- George Burns at IMDb
- Brief bio
