Chevy Chase, born Chester A. Chase, is an American comedian, director, and producer. He is best known for his roles in comedy films from the 1970s and 1980s, including 'National Lampoon's Vacation' and the 'National Treasure' series. Born on October 8, 1943, Chase's comedic style is characterized by wit and satire.
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“The best advice I can give you about falling is to never land.”
“Every Vacation movie didn't just make the studio money. They each made the studio a lot of money.”
“I guess I look so straight and normal nobody expects me to pick my nose and fall.”
“You could knock my teeth out and break my nose, and there'd be something funny about it to me.”
“Parrots make great pets. They have more personality than goldfish”
“Anyone who wants to run has to be a Jimmy Swaggart, minus the default.”
“I just went into this business for laughs. I guess I don't mind being an actor so much now.”
“I learned a lot about handling fans from established stars.”
“I made about 28 movies, and I think about five of them were good.”
“I was always the guy getting kicked out of my classes at school for having an attitude problem.”
“A flute without holes, is not a flute. A donut without a hole, is a Danish.”
“What makes a home home? Animals, and a little bit of clutter.”
“Television doesn't make stars. It's the written media, the press, that makes stars.”
“Step by step, we will break this cycle of silence, poor information and stigma.”
“Last good pratfall I did, I broke bones in both hands. I still feel it when people shake my hand.”
“The best comedy I ever did was when people didn't know who I was.”
“My father was the funniest guy I ever met. I'm not sure if I stole his stuff or if I inherited it.”
“If you're in the White House, it's your house, and you can invite whatever friend you want.”
“It took me 20 years of making movies to learn how to do it.”
“I don't know if my looks will ever get any better, but my pratfalls sure won't.”
“Most of the films I've done were ruined in the postproduction, not during filming.”