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Paul Lynde

11 quotes

Paul Lynde is proof that you do not need celebrity to say something worth remembering. Whether reflecting on Funny or Food, Paul Lynde brought uncommon clarity to every subject. Discover 15 of Paul Lynde's most memorable quotes, ranging across Funny, Food, Dad, Trust, and Romantic. One standout: "If I ever completely lost my nervousness I would be frightened half to death."

“I was obsessed with being rich and famous.”

— Paul Lynde

Famous

All Quotes by Paul Lynde

“Learning lines is on my mind until I do know them. I'll read the paper or paint the house to keep from starting to memorize. I've never found an easy way.”

— Paul Lynde

Learning

“Politicians... talk in generalities and lies, and I think they've caused all our grief. They're so awful, they're really funny. I hate thinking this because my dad loved politics.”

— Paul Lynde

Dad

“If I ever completely lost my nervousness I would be frightened half to death.”

— Paul Lynde

Death

“I don't know who the hell Paul Lynde is, or why he's funny, and I prefer it to be a mystery to me.”

— Paul Lynde

Funny

“Food was a constant topic of conversation in our household.”

— Paul Lynde

Food

“I wish I had the nerve not to tip.”

— Paul Lynde

Funny

“Sandwiches are wonderful. You don't need a spoon or a plate!”

— Paul Lynde

Food

“The whole romantic part of my life was a wipeout. I didn't even own a belt.”

— Paul Lynde

Romantic

“I sang in the choir for years, even though my family belonged to another church.”

— Paul Lynde

Family

“I was obsessed with being rich and famous.”

— Paul Lynde

Famous

“My dad was a ham, too. He could sell those women anything. Of all his sons, I was the only one he could trust to sell as well as he could. I was proud of that.”

— Paul Lynde

Dad