Welcome to our collection of witty and humorous quotes by the legendary British comedian, Benny Hill. Known for his slapstick comedy, quick wit, and iconic chase scenes, Benny Hill remains an enduring figure in the world of entertainment. Born Alfred Hawthorne Hill on January 21, 1924, in Southampton, England, Hill rose to fame with his own television show, The Benny Hill Show, which ran from 1955 to 1991. Throughout his career, he delighted audiences with his unique blend of physical comedy, wordplay, and double entendres, earning him a dedicated fan base around the globe.
Benny Hill’s comedic genius lies in his ability to find humor in the mundane and to turn everyday situations into comedic gold. Whether portraying a bumbling everyman or a mischievous character, Hill’s infectious energy and comedic timing endeared him to audiences of all ages. His timeless humor continues to resonate with viewers, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest comedians of all time. Below, you’ll find a curated selection of Benny Hill quotes that capture his wit, charm, and irreverent spirit. Feel free to use these quotes to brighten your day, share a laugh with friends, or simply appreciate the comedic genius of Benny Hill.
The odds against there being a bomb on a plane are a million to one, and against two bombs a million times a million to one. Next time you fly, cut the odds and take a bomb. Benny Hill
I’m single. I don’t have a family. I certainly don’t have to work. I don’t want to be the richest man in the cemetery. Benny Hill
I have a mental age of about 17. Far too young for marriage. Benny Hill
Those hot pants of hers were so damned tight, I could hardly breathe. Benny Hill
If you can mix glamor and gags, then you can catch the audience twice over. Benny Hill
Do unto others, then run. Benny Hill
That’s what show business is, sincere insincerity. Benny Hill
I’m not against half naked girls – not as often as I’d like to be. Benny Hill
I thought I couldn’t afford to take her out and smoke as well. So I gave up cigarettes. Then I took her out and one day I looked at her and thought: ‘Oh well,’ and I went back to smoking again, and that was better. Benny Hill
Just because nobody complains doesn’t mean all parachutes are perfect. Benny Hill
I don’t covet images or belongings. My television set and video are rented, any paintings aren’t worth a fortune, and money is of little interest. Benny Hill
Girls are like pianos. When they’re not upright, they’re grand. Benny Hill
I used to watch all these great fat women in the audience laughing at the comic, and I would think how wonderful it would be to be that man. He was surrounded by pretty girls, he obviously got more money than anyone else, and everyone loved him. Benny Hill
What we’ve discovered is that Americans seem to love our saucy humor. Benny Hill
I sometimes use a girl singer the way Henny Youngman uses his violin – as a bridge between one laugh and the next. Benny Hill
A man who fails is funny… if my sketches teach anything, it is that, for the male, sex is a snare and a delusion. What’s so corrupting about that? Benny Hill
I don’t do something I won’t enjoy just for the money. I do it for the fun, for the joy of working. Benny Hill
The mistake British comedians often make is trying to beat the Americans at their own game – getting visiting American singers on their shows, talking about ‘sidewalk’ instead of ‘pavement,’ sitting on high stools in a white dinner jacket doing ballads. That way, you simply end up with a mid-Atlantic mishmash. Benny Hill
I changed it to Leslie Hill, only that seemed more like a cocktail pianist. Eventually, being an admirer of Jack Benny, I took his name. Benny Hill
