Comedian Quote by Flip Wilson Download Open image “Being a comedian is like being a con man. You have to make 'em like you before you can fool 'em.” — Flip Wilson ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.5 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Comedian Con Man Ems Fool Humor Like you Men
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Funny is not a color. Being black is only good from the time you get from the curtain to the microphone. — Flip Wilson Copy Share Image
It would be ridiculous for me to say anything negative regarding blacks having an equal opportunity on TV. — Flip Wilson Copy Share Image
After having seen the job done on that first show of mine, I realized that I felt like I wanted to work again for… — Flip Wilson Copy Share Image
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Before you can hit the jackpot, you have to put a coin in the machine. — Flip Wilson Copy Share Image
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The cost of living's going up, and the chance of living's going down!.. — Flip Wilson Copy Share Image
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