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I personally believe that each of us was put here for a purpose -- to build not to destroy. If I can make people smile, then I have served my purpose for God.
Red Skelton
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Red Skelton
Age: 84 †
Born: 1913
Born: July 18
Died: 1997
Died: September 17
Circus Performer
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Richard Bernard Skelton
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Richard Red Skelton
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People think I am dead because they haven’t seen me around for awhile. I’m not dead, I’m very much alive, as you can see. Although, there are two things I do before I get up every morning. I look around and if I don’t smell flowers or see candles flickering I go ahead and get up.
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A fellow told me he was going to hang-glider school. He said, 'I've been going for three months. ' I said, 'How many successful jumps do you need to make before you graduate?' He said, 'All of them. '
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I'm nuts and I know it. But so long as I make 'em laugh, they ain't going to lock me up.
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It proves what they say, give the public what they want to see and they'll come out for it.
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I don't pick on politicians. They ain't done nothin'.
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If by chance some day you're not feeling well and you should remember some silly thing I've said or done and it brings back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my purpose as your clown has been fulfilled.
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I was a sober as the next guy. The only problem is the next guy was Dean Martin
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Live by this credo: have a little laugh at life and look around you for happiness instead of sadness. Laughter has always brought me out of unhappy situations.
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I consider the television set as the American fireplace, around which the whole family will gather.
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Congress: Bingo with billions.
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Mom used to say I didn't run away from home my destiny just caught up with me at an early age.
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Any kid will run any errand for you, if you ask at bedtime.
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Old age is when broadness of the mind and narrowness of the waist change places.
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I left home because I was hungry.
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I only come to life when there are people watching.
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She got a mud pack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off
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All men make mistakes, but married men find out about them sooner.
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Recipe for a happy marriage: My wife and I always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.
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