Chevy Chase Quotes

A laugh is a surprise. And all humor is physical. I was always athletic, so that came naturally to me.

Parrots make great pets. They have more personality than goldfish.

Television doesn't make stars. It's the written media, the press, that makes stars.

The best comedy I ever did was when people didn't know who I was.

The fact was, Ford kept stumbling around. I didn't want him in the White House. I wanted Carter in, and I had a forum of 20 million people watching.

The first thing that happens is that you're overwhelmed by so much attention. It's just so unnatural. Only people who've been in that position can realize what it's like. I mean, you have to be there.

There are very few solid family films. A lot of the writing is awful.

We never could have performed live for an hour and a half every week if we were doing drugs.

With Clinton, there's no question that I would have made fun of his out-and-out lying. But he's also a good friend.

You may have read that I went to M.I.T. In 1982 I filled out a Who's Who survey with joking responses, and they never bothered to check the facts.

All my children inherited perfect pitch.

Anyone who wants to run has to be a Jimmy Swaggart, minus the default.

I don't know if my looks will ever get any better, but my pratfalls sure won't.

I have three daughters. I wanted them to be raised where there are real seasons and where everyone their age wasn't trying to get into movies.

I just went into this business for laughs. I guess I don't mind being an actor so much now.

I learned a lot about handling fans from established stars.

I made about 28 movies, and I think about five of them were good.

I tell the person I won't take a picture or sign the autograph, but I will shake their hand. That kind of personal touch is all they're really seeking.

I think the Clintons are brilliant. I've never met a person as intelligent as Bill, and I think Hillary is right up there with him. They're too smart for Washington.

I was always the guy getting kicked out of my classes at school for having an attitude problem.

I watched every single Charlie Chaplin film.

I'm Chevy Chase, and you're not.

If you're in the White House, it's your house, and you can invite whatever friend you want.

It's never a good idea for a celebrity to sign autographs or take pictures if a crowd is gathering.

Last good pratfall I did, I broke bones in both hands. I still feel it when people shake my hand.