W.C. Fields (1880–1946) Born: January 29, 1880 in Darby, Pennsylvania, USA Died: December 25, 1946 (age 66) in Pasadena, California, USA I remember [William Shakespeare]’swords because he was a great writer. I can’t remember Hollywood lines; just as I may well recall a wonderful meal at Delmonico’s many years ago, but not the contents of… Continue reading Happy Birthday: W.C. Fields (1880–1946)
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Died Today (December 25th): W.C. Fields (1880–1946)
[on the Academy Awards, 1936] It seems to me that a comedian who really makes people laugh should be as eligible for an award as a tragedian who makes people cry. This isn’t a case of sour grapes with me because I didn’t grow any grapes last year. I didn’t even sow a wild oat.
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