Robin Williams: Quotes about people

Robin Williams was American actor and stand-up comedian. Explore interesting quotes on people.

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“And people say to me, they say Jesus wasn't Jewish. I say of course he was Jewish. 30 years old, single, lives with his parents. Come on! Work in his father's business, his mom thought he was God's gift! He's Jewish! Give it up!”

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway (2002)

“Baseball players have to go in front of a grand jury and say, "Yeah, I did cocaine. Can you blame me? It's a slow goddamn game! Come on Jack! Standing out in left field for seven innings, and there's a long white line going down to home plate! I see the guy putting it out going "Heh heh heh heh!!!!" And that damn organ music too, the whole [does intro to "Charge!"]! Third base coach is always doing this…[wiping nose, fidgeting around]. When he's doing that, I don't know whether to slide or do a line! People sliding into home plate head first, umpire goes, "You're out!"”

"No, baby, I'm up now! Ha ha ha!"
A Night at the Met (1986)

“I was on this German talk show and this woman said to me, she said, "Mr. Williams, why do you think there's not so much comedy in Germany?" I said, "Did you ever think you killed all the funny people?" [laughter and applause] And…it was…and here's where it got interesting. She didn't bat an eyelash. She just went "No". At that point, even God's going, "Do you get it?!"”

German comedy: "Knock-knock--We ask the questions!".
Weapons of Self Destruction (2010)

“Twitter broke the other day, and a lot of people were going, "My Thumbs! My thumbs are moving for no reason! What's that?" "A book". "Who are you?"”

"Dad. I miss you. Let's talk."
Weapons of Self Destruction (2010)

“There was an old, crazy dude who used to live a long time ago. His name was Lord Buckley. And he said, a long time ago, he said, "People: They're kinda like flowers and it's been a privilege walking in your garden."”

My love goes with you.
Reality...What a Concept (1979)

“Nice to be in Washington, where the buck stops here! Way to go. And then it's handed out to AIG and many other people.”

Weapons of Self Destruction (2010)

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.”