Rodney Dangerfield

Comedian

1921-11-22 – 2004-10-05

Rodney Dangerfield was an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his self-deprecating catchphrase about getting no respect. He became a major comedy star through nightclub work, television appearances, and films such as Caddyshack and Back to School. Dangerfield also supported younger comedians through his clubs and productions.

Books by Rodney Dangerfield

It's not easy bein' me
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"I don't get no respect."
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No respect
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Quotes by Rodney Dangerfield

My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.
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I'm not a hypochondriac, but my gynaecologist firmly believes I am.
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When I was kidnapped as a child my parents sent a letter to the hijackers me Pay 5,000 dollars or your back
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What a kid I got, I told him about the birds and the bees and he told me about the butcher and my wife.
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I came from a real tough neighborhood. Once a guy pulled a knife on me. I knew he wasn't a professional, the knife had butter on it.
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I remember the time I was kidnapped and they sent a piece of my finger to my father. He said he wanted more proof.
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I could tell that my parents hated me. My bath toys were a toaster and a radio.
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I told my wife the truth. I told her I was seeing a psychiatrist. Then she told me the truth: that she was seeing a psychiatrist, two plumbers, and a bartender.
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When I was a kid my parents moved a lot, but I always found them.
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What a kid I got, I told him about the birds and the bees and he told me about the butcher and my wife.
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I could tell that my parents hated me. My bath toys were a toaster and a radio.
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When I was a kid my parents moved a lot, but I always found them.
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I remember the time I was kidnapped and they sent a piece of my finger to my father. He said he wanted more proof.
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I told my wife the truth. I told her I was seeing a psychiatrist. Then she told me the truth: that she was seeing a psychiatrist, two plumbers, and a bartender.
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I came from a real tough neighborhood. Once a guy pulled a knife on me. I knew he wasn't a professional, the knife had butter on it.
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My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.
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When I was kidnapped as a child my parents sent a letter to the hijackers me Pay 5,000 dollars or your back
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I'm not a hypochondriac, but my gynaecologist firmly believes I am.
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I went to a fight the other night, and a hockey game broke out.
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I met the surgeon general - he offered me a cigarette.
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