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75 Rodney Dangerfield Quotes You Must Know

Famous As: Stand-up Comedian Who Was Known for His Self-Deprecating One-Liner Humor and Catchphrase 'I Don't Get No Respect!'
Born On: November 22, 1921
Died On: October 5, 2004
Born In: Deer Park, New York, United States
Died At Age: 82

Rodney Dangerfield was a celebrated actor, screenwriter and stand-up comedian, popular due to his roles in 1980s movies like Back to School, Easy Money and Caddyshack. He has also performed in popular talk shows such as ‘The Tonight Show with Jay leno’ and ‘The Dean Martin Show’ along with his own-The Rodney Dangerfield Show. Rodney Dangerfield also played key roles in many comedians’ rise to stardom, such as Jim Carrey and Jerry Seinfield. Many awards were named after him, to commemorate his legacy in the field of comedy. At one point of time, Rodney Dangerfield tattoos’ used to trend among the celebrities of the United States. Let us read through some of the most hilarious quotes and one-liners from this legendary comedian.

I came from a real tough neighborhood. Once a guy pulled a knife on me. I knew he wasn't a professional, the knife had butter on it.

I came from a real tough neighborhood. Once a guy pulled a knife on me. I knew he wasn't a professional, the knife had butter on it.

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What a kid I got, I told him about the birds and the bees and he told me about the butcher and my wife.

What a kid I got, I told him about the birds and the bees and he told me about the butcher and my wife.

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Once I pulled a job, I was so stupid. I picked a guy's pocket on an airplane and made a run for it.

Once I pulled a job, I was so stupid. I picked a guy's pocket on an airplane and made a run for it.

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I came from a real tough neighborhood. Why, every time I shut the window I hurt somebody's fingers.

I came from a real tough neighborhood. Why, every time I shut the window I hurt somebody's fingers.

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When I was a kid my parents moved a lot, but I always found them.

When I was a kid my parents moved a lot, but I always found them.

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I remember the time I was kidnapped and they sent a piece of my finger to my father. He said he wanted more proof.

I remember the time I was kidnapped and they sent a piece of my finger to my father. He said he wanted more proof.

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My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.

My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.

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I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet.

I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet.

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I could tell that my parents hated me. My bath toys were a toaster and a radio.

I could tell that my parents hated me. My bath toys were a toaster and a radio.

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I told my wife the truth. I told her I was seeing a psychiatrist. Then she told me the truth: that she was seeing a psychiatrist, two plumbers, and a bartender.

I told my wife the truth. I told her I was seeing a psychiatrist. Then she told me the truth: that she was seeing a psychiatrist, two plumbers, and a bartender.

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I say 'no' to drugs. Whenever someone asks me for some of my drugs 
I say, 'no.

I say 'no' to drugs. Whenever someone asks me for some of my drugs I say, 'no.

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My doctor told me to watch my drinking. Now I drink in front of a mirror.

My doctor told me to watch my drinking. Now I drink in front of a mirror.

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I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out.

I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out.

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I saved a girl from being attacked last night. I controlled myself.

I saved a girl from being attacked last night. I controlled myself.

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A girl phoned me the other day and said, 'Come on over. There's nobody home.' I went over. Nobody was home.

A girl phoned me the other day and said, 'Come on over. There's nobody home.' I went over. Nobody was home.

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Last time I saw a mouth like that, it had a hook in it.

Last time I saw a mouth like that, it had a hook in it.

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When I was born I was so ugly the doctor slapped my mother.

When I was born I was so ugly the doctor slapped my mother.

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Look out for number one and try not to step in number two.

Look out for number one and try not to step in number two.

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My wifes cooking is so bad the flys fix our screens

My wifes cooking is so bad the flys fix our screens

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Life's a short trip. You'll find out.

Life's a short trip. You'll find out.

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I'm not a hypochondriac, but my gynaecologist firmly believes I am.

I'm not a hypochondriac, but my gynaecologist firmly believes I am.

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I found there was only one way to look thin: hang out with fat people.

I found there was only one way to look thin: hang out with fat people.

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When I was kidnapped as a child my parents sent a letter to the hijackers me Pay 5,000 dollars or your back

When I was kidnapped as a child my parents sent a letter to the hijackers me Pay 5,000 dollars or your back

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What a doctor I’ve got—he’s really mixed up. Last week, he grabbed my knee and told me to cough. Then he hit me in the balls with a hammer.

What a doctor I’ve got—he’s really mixed up. Last week, he grabbed my knee and told me to cough. Then he hit me in the balls with a hammer.

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My wife and I were happy for twenty year. Then we met.

My wife and I were happy for twenty year. Then we met.

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I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I didn't want to interrupt her.

I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I didn't want to interrupt her.

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I had plenty of pimples as a kid. One day I fell asleep in the library. When I woke up, a blind man was reading my face.

I had plenty of pimples as a kid. One day I fell asleep in the library. When I woke up, a blind man was reading my face.

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My wife was afraid of the dark... then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

My wife was afraid of the dark... then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

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I came from a real tough neighborhood. I put my hand in some cement and felt another hand.

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I came from a real tough neighborhood. I put my hand in some cement and felt another hand. Rodney Dangerfield

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Marriage...it's not a word, it's a sentence.

Marriage...it's not a word, it's a sentence.

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A girl phoned me the other day and said... 'Come on over, there's nobody home.' I went over. Nobody was home.

A girl phoned me the other day and said... 'Come on over, there's nobody home.' I went over. Nobody was home.

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Yeah, I know I'm ugly... I said to a bartender, 'Make me a zombie.' He said 'God beat me to it.'

Yeah, I know I'm ugly... I said to a bartender, 'Make me a zombie.' He said 'God beat me to it.'

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I get no respect. The way my luck is running, if I was a politician I would be honest.

I get no respect. The way my luck is running, if I was a politician I would be honest.

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I looked up my family tree and found three dogs using it.

I looked up my family tree and found three dogs using it.

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With me, nothing goes right. My psychiatrist said my wife and I should have sex every night. Now, we'll never see each other!

With me, nothing goes right. My psychiatrist said my wife and I should have sex every night. Now, we'll never see each other!

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I'm taking Viagra and drinking prune juice - I don't know if I'm coming or going.

I'm taking Viagra and drinking prune juice - I don't know if I'm coming or going.

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My wife wants sex in the back of the car and she wants me to drive.

My wife wants sex in the back of the car and she wants me to drive.

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The way my luck is running, if I was a politician I would be honest.

The way my luck is running, if I was a politician I would be honest.

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This morning when I put on my underwear I could hear the fruit-of-the-loom guys laughing at me.

This morning when I put on my underwear I could hear the fruit-of-the-loom guys laughing at me.

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One year they asked me to be poster boy - for birth control.

One year they asked me to be poster boy - for birth control.

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I worked in a pet store and people would ask how big I would get.

I worked in a pet store and people would ask how big I would get.

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What a dog I got, his favorite bone is in my arm.

What a dog I got, his favorite bone is in my arm.

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My wife's jealousy is getting ridiculous. The other day she looked at my calendar and wanted to know who May was.

My wife's jealousy is getting ridiculous. The other day she looked at my calendar and wanted to know who May was.

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My mother never breast fed me, she told me she only liked me as a friend.

My mother never breast fed me, she told me she only liked me as a friend.

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I was so ugly my mother used to feed me with a sling shot.

I was so ugly my mother used to feed me with a sling shot.

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I drink too much. The last time I gave a urine sample it had an olive in it.

I drink too much. The last time I gave a urine sample it had an olive in it.

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Life is just a bowl of pits.

Life is just a bowl of pits.

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It's tough to stay married. My wife kisses the dog on the lips, yet she won't drink from my glass.

It's tough to stay married. My wife kisses the dog on the lips, yet she won't drink from my glass.

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My wife and I were happy for 20 years. Then we met.

My wife and I were happy for 20 years. Then we met.

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Men who do things without being told draw the most wages.

Men who do things without being told draw the most wages.

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My marriage is on the rocks again, yeah, my wife just broke up with her boyfriend.

My marriage is on the rocks again, yeah, my wife just broke up with her boyfriend.

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Some dog I got too. We call him Egypt. Because in every room he leaves a pyramid.

Some dog I got too. We call him Egypt. Because in every room he leaves a pyramid.

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My uncle's dying wish - he wanted me on his lap. He was in the electric chair.

My uncle's dying wish - he wanted me on his lap. He was in the electric chair.

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I came from a real tough neighborhood. I put my hand in some cement and felt another hand.

I came from a real tough neighborhood. I put my hand in some cement and felt another hand.

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At twenty a man is full of fight and hope. He wants to reform the world. When he is seventy he still wants to reform the world, but he knows he can't.

At twenty a man is full of fight and hope. He wants to reform the world. When he is seventy he still wants to reform the world, but he knows he can't.

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My cousin's gay, he went to London only to find out that Big Ben was a clock.

My cousin's gay, he went to London only to find out that Big Ben was a clock.

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I'm at the age where food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact, I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table.

I'm at the age where food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact, I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table.

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I looked up my family tree and found out I was the sap.

I looked up my family tree and found out I was the sap.

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Acting deals with very delicate emotions. It is not putting up a mask. Each time an actor acts he does not hide; he exposes himself.

Acting deals with very delicate emotions. It is not putting up a mask. Each time an actor acts he does not hide; he exposes himself.

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My mother had morning sickness after I was born.

My mother had morning sickness after I was born.

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If it wasn't for pick-pockets I'd have no sex life at all.

If it wasn't for pick-pockets I'd have no sex life at all.

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My wife can't cook at all. She made chocolate mousse. An antler got stuck in my throat.

My wife can't cook at all. She made chocolate mousse. An antler got stuck in my throat.

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With my wife I don't get no respect. I made a toast on her birthday to 'the best woman a man ever had.' The waiter joined me.

With my wife I don't get no respect. I made a toast on her birthday to 'the best woman a man ever had.' The waiter joined me.

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My wife is always trying to get rid of me. The other day she told me to put the garbage out. I said to her I already did. She told me to go and keep an eye on it.

My wife is always trying to get rid of me. The other day she told me to put the garbage out. I said to her I already did. She told me to go and keep an eye on it.

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My wife met me at the door the other night in a sexy negligee. Unfortunately, she was just coming home.

My wife met me at the door the other night in a sexy negligee. Unfortunately, she was just coming home.

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I have good looking kids. Thank goodness my wife cheats on me.

I have good looking kids. Thank goodness my wife cheats on me.

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When I played in the sandbox, the cat kept covering me up.

When I played in the sandbox, the cat kept covering me up.

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We sleep in separate rooms, we have dinner apart, we take separate vacations - we're doing everything we can to keep our marriage together.

We sleep in separate rooms, we have dinner apart, we take separate vacations - we're doing everything we can to keep our marriage together.

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On Halloween, the parents sent their kids out looking like me.

On Halloween, the parents sent their kids out looking like me.

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I met the surgeon general - he offered me a cigarette.

I met the surgeon general - he offered me a cigarette.

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I told my dentist my teeth are going yellow. he told me to wear a brown tie.

I told my dentist my teeth are going yellow. he told me to wear a brown tie.

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What a kid I got, I told him about the birds and the bee and he told me about the butcher and my wife.

What a kid I got, I told him about the birds and the bee and he told me about the butcher and my wife.

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My father carries around the picture of the kid who came with his wallet.

My father carries around the picture of the kid who came with his wallet.

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I could tell my parents hated me. My bath toys were a toaster and a radio.

I could tell my parents hated me. My bath toys were a toaster and a radio.

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My psychiatrist told me I was crazy and I said I want a second opinion. He said okay, you're ugly too.

My psychiatrist told me I was crazy and I said I want a second opinion. He said okay, you're ugly too.

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