11 Great Tommy Cooper Quotes That Prove Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Famous As: Comedian

Born On: 1921

Died On: 1984

Born In: Caerphilly

Died At Age: 63

Tommy Cooper was a legendary British prop comedian remembered for his funny big face and perfect comic timing. He was initially interested in magic and comedy; his interest in comedy is believed to be inspired by some great comedians like Max Hiller and Bob Hope. After completing his schooling he went on to serve the navy during the Second World War, during which he performed his first magic show which failed miserably. He realized his humor skills during this term, and after being demobilized he turned towards the show business. He joined a band as a comedian in the show ‘Marqueeze and the Dance of the Seven Veils’ where his performance was appreciated. He further toured Europe for the next couple of years performing to debut on the television with the show titled ‘New to You’. This was followed by the most successful decade of his career where he established great reputation as a stand-up comedian. He eventually became the most popular comedian, as he had the skill of making the people laugh even before starting his performance. Go through these quotes and thoughts by the legendary comedian that will definitely tickle your funny bones. Read on the popular and funny quotations and sayings by Tommy Cooper that will brighten up your day.

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You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said 'Parking Fine.

You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said 'Parking Fine.
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It's strange, isn't it. You stand in the middle of a library and go 'aaaaagghhhh' and everyone just stares at you. But you do the same thing on an aeroplane, and everyone joins in.

It's strange, isn't it. You stand in the middle of a library and go 'aaaaagghhhh' and everyone just stares at you. But you do the same thing on an aeroplane, and everyone joins in.
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Tommy Cooper

I'm on a whisky diet. I've lost three days already.

I'm on a whisky diet. I've lost three days already.
Tommy Cooper

I had a dream last night, I was eating a ten pound marshmallow. I woke up this morning and the pillow was gone.

I had a dream last night, I was eating a ten pound marshmallow. I woke up this morning and the pillow was gone.
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Tommy Cooper

I used to be indecisive but now I am not quite sure.

I used to be indecisive but now I am not quite sure.
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Tommy Cooper

Two blondes walk into a building.
You'd think at least one of them would have seen it.

Two blondes walk into a building. You'd think at least one of them would have seen it.
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Tommy Cooper

I inherited a painting and a violin which turned out to be a Rembrandt and a Stradivarius. Unfortunately, Rembrandt made lousy violins and Stradivarius was a terrible painter.

I inherited a painting and a violin which turned out to be a Rembrandt and a Stradivarius. Unfortunately, Rembrandt made lousy violins and Stradivarius was a terrible painter.
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