Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Phyllis Diller (American Actor)

Phyllis Ada Diller (1917–2012,) née Driver, was an American comedian and actress. She is renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to stand-up comedy and her unique persona characterized by wild hair, flamboyant costumes, and a self-deprecating sense of humor.

Born in Lima, Ohio, Diller launched her comedic career in the 1950s, boldly defying conventions of the time with her irreverent and audacious comedic style.

Diller’s breakthrough moment occurred in 1955 when she made her début on The Tonight Show with Jack Paar, marking the commencement of a prolific career. Her stand-up routines, often featuring humorous anecdotes about her fictional husband ‘Fang’ and her unconventional appearance, endeared her to audiences and paved the way for future female comedians.

As an actor, Diller appeared in films like Splendor in the Grass (1961) and on television shows such as The Pruitts of Southampton (1966–67.) Her autobiography is Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse (2005.)

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Most children threaten at times to run away from home. This is the only thing that keeps some parents going.
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: Parents

Never go to bed angry, stay up and fight.
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: Anger, Fighting

Christmas is a time when everybody wants his past forgotten and his present remembered. What I don’t like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: Christmas

The reason the pro tells you to keep your head down is so you can’t see him laughing.
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: Golf

Burt Reynolds once asked me out. I was in his room.
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: Humor

Whatever you may look like, marry a man your own age—as your beauty fades, so will his eyesight.
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: Marriage

I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford. Then I want to move in with them.
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: Children, Just for Fun

I’ve been asked to say a couple of words about my husband, Fang. How about short and cheap?
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: Words

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: One liners, Smile, Now, Smiles

I asked the waiter, ‘Is this milk fresh?’ He said, ‘Lady, three hours ago it was grass.
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: Fresh

By far the most common craving of pregnant women is not to be pregnant.
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: Pregnancy

Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: Anger

Old age is when the liver spots show through your gloves.
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: Old Age

Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: Housework, Snow, Children

Always be nice to your children because they are the ones who will choose your rest home.
—Phyllis Diller
Topics: Children

Best way to get rid of kitchen odors: Eat out.
—Phyllis Diller

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