Jimmy Durante Quotes

8 quotes from 7 authors

A handful of Jimmy Durante’s one‑liners and anecdotes give a quick taste of his irreverent charm. With only eight snippets, the collection is brief but bright, perfect for a casual glance. If you enjoy this flavor, you’ll likely appreciate the richer archives on Classic Comedy, Golden Age TV, and Catholic Entertainers.

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My dad used to put me in front of the TV screen and made me watch old Jimmy Durante and Dean Martin…

James Wolk

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When I was young, my parents made me listen to old music and watch Jimmy Durante. I fell in love with the…

James Wolk

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My favorite comedians were Jimmy Durante, George Burns, senior citizens.

Joseph Bologna

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I went to a lot of theatre. My parents were very involved with the performing arts. I went to nightclub shows when…

Lainie Kazan

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What makes a comedian has nothing to do with religion. Think of Red Skelton, Jimmy Durante, Jackie Gleason, who were all Catholics.

Buddy Hackett

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My chief literary influences have been Paul Laurence Dunbar, Carl Sandburg, and Walt Whitman. My favorite public figures include Jimmy Durante, Marlene…

Langston Hughes