Welcome to our collection of memorable quotes by the legendary Charles Nelson Reilly. An actor, comedian, director, and drama teacher, Reilly left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with his wit, charm, and unmistakable presence. Born with an innate talent for humor and a unique ability to captivate audiences, Reilly’s career spanned decades, gracing both the stage and screen with his unforgettable performances.
With a career that encompassed everything from Broadway to television, Charles Nelson Reilly’s words were as colorful and vibrant as his personality. Whether delivering a comedic quip or sharing profound insights about life and art, Reilly had a knack for crafting memorable phrases that resonated with audiences of all ages. Join us as we delve into the wisdom and wit of this beloved entertainer, exploring some of his most iconic and cherished quotes. Discover inspiration, laughter, and perhaps a newfound appreciation for the art of storytelling as we celebrate the enduring legacy of Charles Nelson Reilly.
You can’t do anything else once you do game shows. You have no career. Charles Nelson Reilly
Because I was an only child, I don’t like many people around, and that’s why I don’t have any servants. Charles Nelson Reilly
My friends are very rich. Elizabeth Taylor sends flowers the size of the bathtub. I’m not kidding. Charles Nelson Reilly
The favorite thing I like to do is nothing. I’m such an expert at doing nothing. I have a boat. I make training films for the Coast Guard. I listen to a great deal of opera. Charles Nelson Reilly
Just get a bag and drop a dream in it, and you’ll be surprised what happens. Charles Nelson Reilly
I was 24 yesterday. Suddenly you wake up, and you get on the elevator, and there’s a mirror there. And you look in the mirror, and you’re an old man. Charles Nelson Reilly
I live at the dentist’s. I’m on my third set of teeth that they put in with nails and screws. Charles Nelson Reilly
Everyone should have hair. When you get dressed up, you must do that last whip of hair spray, or life’s not worth living. Charles Nelson Reilly
The thing that’s funny is that everyone thinks I’m dead. Charles Nelson Reilly
If I make $30,000 a month, I’ll spend $29,999. I tell friends, ‘Oh, you need money to go to college?’ I’m a little crazy, but the backwash is heaven. Charles Nelson Reilly
When I die, it’s going to read, ‘Game Show Fixture Passes Away.’ Nothing about the theater, or Tony Awards, or Emmys. But it doesn’t bother me. Charles Nelson Reilly
It’s fun to get a message on the phone service that Lucille Ball or Burt Reynolds called, and play it very blase by asking, ‘Anyone else?’ Charles Nelson Reilly
If you ever get injured or have an asthma attack, the last words you get out are, ‘Sammy Davis suite, please.’ That’s, like, three rooms on the eighth floor of Cedars-Sinai. Charles Nelson Reilly
Opera is full of trappings that make us go away from being human. You can’t let them do that. You can’t walk like you’re in an opera! You have to make it real. You have to just be there. Charles Nelson Reilly
A voice in my head tells me that I’m at the twilight of an extraordinary life. I say extraordinary because of the people who have loved me. I say twilight because of what people say to me in the supermarket. Charles Nelson Reilly
Capricorns like to stay in one place. I have to go to work in places like New York, but basically, I don’t want to go anywhere. One time, I got a trip around the world for doing something on television, and the travel agent was so excited, I gave her the tickets. Charles Nelson Reilly
If you’re entering a room for the first time, do it the way you would in life – look around; see how they have the furniture arranged. If your character is meeting another character for the first time, meet them the way you would in life. Charles Nelson Reilly
