Johnny Carson, the beloved American television host and comedian, graced our screens for an incredible three decades as the host of “The Tonight Show.” While he was known for his incredible humor, it was his genuine kindness that shone through, both on and off the show. Through his wit and wisdom, Johnny Carson left us with some truly inspirational quotes that continue to resonate with audiences.
Without delay, let’s dive into the world of Johnny Carson!
1. “Never continue in a job you don’t enjoy. If you’re happy in what you’re doing, you’ll like yourself, you’ll have inner peace. And if you have that, along with physical health, you will have had more success than you could possibly imagine.”
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— Johnny Carson (@JohnnyCarson) February 19, 2020
2. “I am one of the lucky people in the world: I found something I always wanted to do, and I have enjoyed every single minute of it.”
3. “My success just evolved from working hard at the business at hand each day.”
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— Johnny Carson (@JohnnyCarson) January 29, 2020
4. “Talent alone won’t make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the right time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: ‘Are you ready?’”
5. “Whatever you do, you’re going to be criticized.”
TV Guide cover from July, 1984.
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— Johnny Carson 360 (@Carson360) June 13, 2013
6. “I owe one thing to my public — the best performance I can give.”
7. “Mail your packages early so the post office can lose them in time for Christmas.”
8. “Adults ask questions as a child does. When you stop wondering, you might as well put your rocker on the front porch and call it a day.”
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— Johnny Carson 360 (@Carson360) January 26, 2013
9. “The worst gift is a fruitcake. There is only one fruitcake in the entire world, and people keep sending it to each other.”
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10. “Pie throwing is kind of a lost art, and although it may be a rather rudimentary, burlesque humor, there’s something inherently funny about taking a pie in the face, under the right conditions.”
Couldn’t have said it better! We’re thankful to Johnny Carson for all the laughs, great advice, and those hilarious pie-in-the-face moments he left us with!
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