Quotes from Henny Youngman


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Why do Jewish men die before their wives? They want to.


I've got all the money I'll ever need, if I die by four o'clock.


I played a lot of tough clubs in my time. Once a guy in one of those clubs wanted to bet me $10 that I was dead. I was afraid to bet.


This man used to go to school with his dog. Then they were separated. His dog graduated!


Why don't Jews drink? It interferes with their suffering.


You have a ready wit. Tell me when it's ready.


If you had your life to live over again, do it overseas.


What's the use of happiness? It can't buy you money.


Take my wife... Please!


A self-taught man usually has a poor teacher and a worse student.


You can't buy love, but you can pay heavily for it.


My dad was the town drunk. Most of the time that's not so bad; but New York City?


This is an elegant hotel! Room service has an unlisted number.


I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back.


Why do Jewish divorces cost so much? They're worth it.


She has a wash and wear bridal gown.


My son complains about headaches. I tell him all the time, when you get out of bed, it's feet first!


She's been married so many times she has rice marks on her face.


That was the first time I saw a horse start from a kneeling position!


Just got back from a pleasure trip: I took my mother-in-law to the airport.