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“When I went to college, my parents threw a going away party for me, according to the letter.”

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Emo Philips, born on February 7, 1956, is a versatile entertainer known for his contributions to music, performance, and comedy. His unique style and humor have won him the affection of a wide audience. more

“Everyone, everywhere, and all the time, used to laugh at me when I was growing up. So, when I was around 18, I thought, 'I'll become a comedian, and then if everyone laughs at me, I'll be famous.' So I went on stage one night and, for the first time in my life, everyone stopped laughing at me.”

Ifs Firsts Used Night Laughing Growing Up Growing Stage First Time Comedian One Night

Author:Emo Philips

“I've always had a special place in my heart for old women digging through garbage bins. They saved my life so many times as a baby.”

Heart Special Baby My Heart Saved Garbage Digging Old Woman Special Places

Author:Emo Philips

“In politics, an organized minority is a political majority.”

Political Freedom Democracy Majority Organized Minorities Organize

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“I got a letter from the IRS. Apparently I owe them $800. So I sent them a letter back. I said, If you'll remember, I fastened my return with a paper clip, which according to your very own latest government pentagon spending figures will more than make up for the difference.”

Ifs Said Government Remember Differences Figures Return Paper Letters Spending Pentagon Irs Clip Paper Clips

Author:Emo Philips

“I think of my body as a temple. Or at least a relatively well-managed Presbyterian youth center.”

Thinking Wells Body Youth Temples Presbyterians

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“My sister just had a baby. We can have company over. She'll be in front of everyone with her um... breast... out feeding it. You know... cereal or whatever.”

Knows Company Fronts Baby Breasts My Sister Feeding Cereal

Author:Emo Philips

“Race is still somewhat of a taboo in comedy. But if you're a minority, then you can make fun of your own minority. And that's a nice service that many of them provide.”

Ifs Stills Fun Race Comedy Nice Minorities Taboo

Author:Emo Philips

“Coming up with a funny joke is like falling in love: It can hit you any time, anywhere. Having said that, the more you put yourself out there, the better your odds will be.”

Said Fall Jokes Falling In Love Odds Funny Jokes Putting Yourself Out There

Author:Emo Philips

“My dad always said, If someone hands you a lemon, make lemonade. Plus that also works wonderfully as a metaphor.”

Ifs Said Hands Dad My Dad Metaphor Plus Lemons Lemonade Make Lemonade

Author:Emo Philips

“My dad and I, we used to play baseball. I was the catcher. Which I liked. Until one day, I saw this game on TV, and I said, Hang on, how come their catcher doesn't have his hands tied to his ankles?”

Said Play Hands Used Games Saws Tvs Dad One Day Baseball My Dad Tied Ankles Catchers Hands Tied

Author:Emo Philips

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