Rodney Dangerfield Quotes

American - Comedian|November 22, 1921 - October 5, 2004

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Rodney Dangerfield Quotes

Read 35 of the funniest Rodney Dangerfield quotes and "no respect" one-liners about family, marriage, childhood and bad luck from the legendary comedian.

“I get no respect!”

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“I get no respect!”
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No RespectCatchphrase
“I get no respect. The way my luck is running, if I was a politician I would be honest.”
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LuckPolitics
“When I was a kid, I got no respect. When I played hide-and-seek, they wouldn't even look for me.”
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ChildhoodNo Respect
“When I was born, the doctor came out to the waiting room and said to my father, "I'm very sorry. We did everything we could... but he pulled through."
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BirthFunny

“I was so ugly my mother used to feed me with a slingshot.”

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“I was so ugly my mother used to feed me with a slingshot.”
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Self DeprecatingFunny
“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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FatherDark Humour
“On Halloween, the parents sent their kids out looking like me.”
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HalloweenSelf Deprecating

“I had plenty of pimples as a kid. One day I fell asleep in the library. When I woke up, a blind man was reading my face.”

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“I had plenty of pimples as a kid. One day I fell asleep in the library. When I woke up, a blind man was reading my face.”
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ChildhoodFunny
“I came from a real tough neighbourhood. I put my hand in some cement and felt another hand.”
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NeighbourhoodFunny
“I worked in a pet store and people would ask how big I would get.”
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WorkSelf Deprecating
“This morning when I put on my underwear I could hear the Fruit of the Loom guys laughing at me.”
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Self DeprecatingFunny
“Yeah, I know I'm ugly. I said to a bartender, "Make me a zombie." He said, "God beat me to it."
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“My psychiatrist told me I was crazy and I said I want a second opinion. He said, "Okay, you're ugly too."

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“My psychiatrist told me I was crazy and I said I want a second opinion. He said, "Okay, you're ugly too."
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“I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous: everyone hasn't met me yet.”
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“My wife and I were happy for 20 years. Then we met.”

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“My wife and I were happy for 20 years. Then we met.”
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About Rodney Dangerfield

American - Comedian | November 22, 1921 - October 5, 2004

Rodney Dangerfield (November 22, 1921 – October 5, 2004), born Jacob Cohen in Babylon, New York, was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He first tried comedy as a young man under the name Jack Roy but gave it up to sell aluminium siding, only returning to the stage in his forties with a new name and a new persona: a nervous, tie-tugging everyman who could never catch a break.

His catchphrase, "I get no respect!", made him a star after appearances on *The Ed Sullivan Show* and *The Tonight Show*. He opened the famous Dangerfield's comedy club in New York, which helped launch many young comedians, won a Grammy for his album *No Respect*, and starred in hit films including *Caddyshack*, *Easy Money* and *Back to School*. Here are 35 of the funniest Rodney Dangerfield quotes.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Rodney Dangerfield and these famous quotes.

Who was Rodney Dangerfield?

Rodney Dangerfield was an American comedian and actor famous for his self-deprecating one-liners and his catchphrase "I get no respect!" He became one of the most popular comedians of the 1970s and 1980s.

What was Rodney Dangerfield's real name?

He was born Jacob Cohen. Early in his career he performed as Jack Roy, and later adopted the stage name Rodney Dangerfield when he returned to comedy in the 1960s.

Why did Rodney Dangerfield say "I get no respect"?

The catchphrase captured his comic persona: an unlucky, put-upon man who was ignored and insulted by everyone around him. He would tug at his red tie while delivering his "no respect" jokes.

What movies was Rodney Dangerfield in?

His best-known films include *Caddyshack* (1980), *Easy Money* (1983) and *Back to School* (1986). He also played a dramatic role in *Natural Born Killers* (1994).

What was Dangerfield's comedy club?

In 1969 he opened Dangerfield's in New York City, one of the first comedy clubs. Through the club and his HBO specials, he helped launch the careers of comedians such as Jim Carrey, Sam Kinison and Roseanne Barr.

When did Rodney Dangerfield become famous?

He became famous in his mid-forties after a breakthrough appearance on *The Ed Sullivan Show* in 1967, proving it's never too late to succeed.