Bud Abbott Quotes

You never heard of a comedy team that didn't fight, did you?

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Bud Abbott

William Alexander "Bud" Abbott (October 2, 1897 – April 24, 1974) was an American comedian, actor and producer. He was best known as the straight man half of the comedy duo Abbott and Costello.

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Bud Abbott

Abbott Now, on the St. Louis team we have Who's on first, What's on second, I Don't Know is on third. Costello That's what I want to find out.

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Bud Abbott

They liked me so long as the liquor flowed at my house, but I haven't seen any of them around lately.

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Bud Abbott

Once they get their hooks into you, you're a dead pigeon.

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It gets so boring at home. After all, how many reruns of Abbott and Costello movies can a guy watch on television?

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Now, on the St. Louis team we have Who's on first, What's on second, I Don't Know is on third.

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Bud Abbott

They disallowed this and disallowed that, and now I can't even get my head above water!

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Bud Abbott

That's why so many stars are making pictures in Europe today. The tax guys are making thieves out of everybody.

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Bud Abbott

But for twenty years as a professional team, Lou and I were closer than man and wife.

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Sitting at home the way I do, I'd just love the hear from people. It'd be a great help in passing the time.

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You never heard of a comedy team that didn't fight, did you?

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Well, I always had a chauffer, because I have never driven a car in my life. I still can't drive.

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