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17 Motivational Quotes By Red Skelton That Are Sure To Inspire You

Famous As: Comedian, Pantomimist
Born On: July 18, 1913
Died On: September 17, 1997
Born In: Vincennes
Died At Age: 84
Red Skelton was a famous American comedian and entertainer. He is best known as the host of ‘The Red Skeleton Show’ and also for his television and national radio acts. ‘The Doughnut Dunkers’ was a pantomime sketch that he wrote with his wife. He began his career with this pantomime sketch on films, radio and vaudeville. Comedian-turned-actor, he then started performing self-written soliloquies. ‘Old Whitey’ and ‘The Ventriloquist’ are two of the books written by him. He was also inclined towards paintings and this remained as a hobby until 1964 when his wife convinced him to showcase his artworks at ‘Sands Hotel’ in Las Vegas. According to his art dealer, Skelton is believed to have earned more through his art works than his television career. Skelton’s words, views and thoughts on life, movies, comedy, and happiness are very inspiring and stimulating. We have gathered few of Red Skelton’s thoughts and quotes from his life, works, writings and books. 
Recipe for a happy marriage: My wife and I always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.

Recipe for a happy marriage: My wife and I always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.

Red Skelton
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.

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.

Red Skelton
All men make mistakes, but married men find out about them sooner.

All men make mistakes, but married men find out about them sooner.

Red Skelton
I personally believe we were put here to build and not to destroy.

I personally believe we were put here to build and not to destroy.

Red Skelton
Our principles are the springs of our actions. Our actions, the springs of our happiness or misery. Too much care, therefore, cannot be taken in forming our principles.

Our principles are the springs of our actions. Our actions, the springs of our happiness or misery. Too much care, therefore, cannot be taken in forming our principles.

Red Skelton
My doctor said I look like a million dollars - green and wrinkled.

My doctor said I look like a million dollars - green and wrinkled.

Red Skelton
I'm nuts and I know it. But so long as I make 'em laugh, they ain't going to lock me up.

I'm nuts and I know it. But so long as I make 'em laugh, they ain't going to lock me up.

Red Skelton
Any kid will run any errand for you, if you ask at bedtime.

Any kid will run any errand for you, if you ask at bedtime.

Red Skelton

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.

Red Skelton
I don't need glasses, but I've just reached the age where curiosity is greater than vanity.

I don't need glasses, but I've just reached the age where curiosity is greater than vanity.

Red Skelton
No matter what your heartache may be, laughing helps you forget it for a few seconds.

No matter what your heartache may be, laughing helps you forget it for a few seconds.

Red Skelton
Congress: Bingo with billions.

Congress: Bingo with billions.

Red Skelton
His death was the first time that Ed Wynn ever made anyone sad.

His death was the first time that Ed Wynn ever made anyone sad.

Red Skelton
Good night, and may God Bless

Good night, and may God Bless

Red Skelton
Exercise? I get it on the golf course. When I see my friends collapse, I run for the paramedics.

Exercise? I get it on the golf course. When I see my friends collapse, I run for the paramedics.

Red Skelton
God's children and their happiness are my reasons for being.

God's children and their happiness are my reasons for being.

Red Skelton
I left home because I was hungry.

I left home because I was hungry.

Red Skelton