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Between the Bridge and the River
Craig Ferguson
American on Purpose
Craig FergusonBetween the Bridge and the River
Craig FergusonAmerican on Purpose
Craig FergusonFamous Craig Ferguson Quotes
Source: American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
Craig Ferguson Quotes about people
“I'm always a bit shy around evil people…”
Source: American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated
Craig Ferguson Quotes about time
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), "By the way…" variations
“Time is only linear for engineers and referees.”
Craig Ferguson book Between the Bridge and the River
Between the Bridge and the River (2006)
Craig Ferguson book Between the Bridge and the River
Between the Bridge and the River (2006)
Craig Ferguson: Trending quotes
“It's all about the triumph of intellect and romance over brute force and cynicism!”
A comedic musical tribute to Doctor Who made in November 2010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9P4SxtphJ4, which was not aired for legal reasons, but "leaked" to the internet, and finally aired with legal clearance on Late Late Show (6 January 2011) http://geeksofdoom.com/2011/01/07/craig-fergusons-doctor-who-musical-finally-airs/The · Transcript of lyrics (with some minor errors), online at Forbes (1 December 2010) http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2010/12/01/craig-fergusons-doctor-who-song/ <br class="br">The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014) <br class="br">Context: In 1963 the BBC premiered a show about an alien<br>Who traveled through space and time to combat the powers of evil. … <br>The show has been running in Britain almost fifty years,<br>with many different actors in the role of The Doctor. …<br>One thing is consistent though and this is why the show is so beloved by geeks and nerds —<br>It's all about the triumph of intellect and romance over brute force and cynicism!<br>Intellect and romance over brute force and cynicism!<br>And if there is any hope for any of us in this giant explosion in which we inhabit then surely that’s it:<br>Intellect and romance triumph over brute force and cynicism! <!-- Right Doctor?
A comedic musical tribute to Doctor Who made in November 2010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9P4SxtphJ4, which was not aired for legal reasons, but "leaked" to the internet, and finally aired with legal clearance on Late Late Show (6 January 2011) http://geeksofdoom.com/2011/01/07/craig-fergusons-doctor-who-musical-finally-airs/The · Transcript of lyrics (with some minor errors), online at Forbes (1 December 2010) http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2010/12/01/craig-fergusons-doctor-who-song/ <br class="br">The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014) <br class="br">Context: In 1963 the BBC premiered a show about an alien<br>Who traveled through space and time to combat the powers of evil. … <br>The show has been running in Britain almost fifty years,<br>with many different actors in the role of The Doctor. …<br>One thing is consistent though and this is why the show is so beloved by geeks and nerds —<br>It's all about the triumph of intellect and romance over brute force and cynicism!<br>Intellect and romance over brute force and cynicism!<br>And if there is any hope for any of us in this giant explosion in which we inhabit then surely that’s it:<br>Intellect and romance triumph over brute force and cynicism! <!-- Right Doctor?
“Democracy first! First, first, first! First! Democracy, FIRST!”
in response to John McCain's suggestion to suspend the 2008 presidential campaign because of the financial crisis.
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)
Context: You don't say 'we're suspending the campaign'! You can't say that! We didn't sus-, you can't, it's the democratic process! We didn't suspend it for 9/11, we didn't suspend it for Pearl Harbor, we didn't suspend it for the Nazis, we didn't suspend it for the damn British! We don't do that in America! We don't! There's no suspending the campaign! Democracy first! First, first, first! First! Democracy, FIRST!
Craig Ferguson Quotes
A comedic musical tribute to Doctor Who made in November 2010 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9P4SxtphJ4, which was not aired for legal reasons, but "leaked" to the internet, and finally aired with legal clearance on Late Late Show (6 January 2011) http://geeksofdoom.com/2011/01/07/craig-fergusons-doctor-who-musical-finally-airs/The · Transcript of lyrics (with some minor errors), online at Forbes (1 December 2010) http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2010/12/01/craig-fergusons-doctor-who-song/ <br class="br">The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014) <br class="br">Context: In 1963 the BBC premiered a show about an alien<br>Who traveled through space and time to combat the powers of evil. … <br>The show has been running in Britain almost fifty years,<br>with many different actors in the role of The Doctor. …<br>One thing is consistent though and this is why the show is so beloved by geeks and nerds —<br>It's all about the triumph of intellect and romance over brute force and cynicism!<br>Intellect and romance over brute force and cynicism!<br>And if there is any hope for any of us in this giant explosion in which we inhabit then surely that’s it:<br>Intellect and romance triumph over brute force and cynicism! <!-- Right Doctor?
“…. maybe fear is God's way of saying, "Pay attention, this could be fun.”
Source: American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
Source: American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
“Between safety and adventure I choose adventure.”
American on Purpose (2009)
Source: American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
Source: American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
Source: American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
Source: American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
Source: American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot
“Laughter separates us from despair and gives us a chance at love.”
During a dinner discussion with Kristen Bell and Jean Reno. Filmed for a week of shows in Paris, France.
2011-08-05 broadcast
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)
“Another innocent victim of my pointless rage.”
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated
“I view my own body as a petting zoo. I am the main attraction… And the only customer.”
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)
“It's okay, I'm European [referring to a preceding sexually ambiguous comment].”
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated
“[When beginning the cold open with another person] Please state your name for the camera.”
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)
“America is, for me, an aspiration, a philosophy, a way of being, a dream.”
Craig Ferguson book American on Purpose
American on Purpose (2009)
Source: [Greta, Van Susteren, http://www.foxnews.com/transcript/2009/09/22/why-craig-ferguson-american-purpose.html, Why Craig Ferguson Is 'American on Purpose', On the Record, Fox News, 22 September 2009, 12 October 2017]
“Sounds like a party at Elton John's house.”
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated
“Oh, this isn't a talk show; it's more just filling time, really, 'til the infomercials start.”
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)
“Being funny is a gift, and, when done well, is an art form.”
Craig Ferguson book American on Purpose
American on Purpose (2009)
Craig Ferguson book Between the Bridge and the River
Between the Bridge and the River (2006)
Craig Ferguson book Between the Bridge and the River
Between the Bridge and the River (2006)
Craig Ferguson book Between the Bridge and the River
Between the Bridge and the River (2006)
“I'm a vulgar lounge entertainer, I don't need to wear a tie.”
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)
2009-07-24 broadcast
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)
“He's quiet as well, especially if you stalk him.”
On Brad Pitt.
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)
“Change is the nature of God’s mind, and resistance to it is the source of great pain.”
Craig Ferguson book Between the Bridge and the River
Between the Bridge and the River (2006)
Variant: Change is the nature of God’s mind, and resistance to it is the source of great pain.
“You know who doesn't like _____? Al-Qaeda!”
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014)
“It's a great day for America, everybody.”
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2014), Commonly repeated
