George Burns (January 20, 1896 – March 9, 1996), born Nathan Birnbaum, was an American comedian, actor, and writer. He was one of the few entertainers whose career successfully spanned vaudeville, film, radio, television and movies. His arched eyebrow and cigar smoke punctuation became familiar trademarks for over three quarters of a century. Beginning at the age of 79, Burns’ career was resurrected as an amiable, beloved and unusually active old comedian, continuing to work until shortly before his death, in 1996, at the age of 100.
George Burns
“Age to me means nothing. I can’t get old, I’m working. I was old when I was twenty-one and out of work. As long as you’re working, you stay young. When I’m in front of an audience, all that love and vitality sweeps over me and I forget my age.” ~ George Burns
“If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn’t ask me, I’d still have to say it.” ~ George Burns
“You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.” ~ George Burns
“When I was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick.” ~ George Burns
“If you live to be one hundred, you’ve got it made. Very few people die past that age.” ~ George Burns
“I’d go out with women my age, but there are no women my age.” ~ George Burns
“I was always taught to respect my elders and I’ve now reached the age when I don’t have anybody to respect.” ~ George Burns
“You know you’re getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you’re down there.” ~ George Burns
“I can remember when the air was clean and sex was dirty.” ~ George Burns
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