painting

Bob Hope

painting by Norman Rockwell

painting by Norman Rockwell

Notable quotes

“Thanks to our brave allies: you gallant Russian bear, you British everywhere.”
— Introduction to his World War II performances.
“I was on the way to my hotel, and I passed a hotel going in the opposite direction.”
— He arrived in Saigon on the day that Vietcong agents blew up an American officers' billet.
“I know I'm in England because this morning, my stomach got up two hours before I did and had a cup of tea! I've had so much tea, I slosh when I walk! You have to drink tea - I've tasted the coffee!”
— During a radio broadcast recorded in the UK. (During a broadcast in the Soviet Union, Bob re-used the first section, replacing 'England' with 'Russia' and 'cup of tea' with 'Bowl of Borscht')

Quotes via Wikiquote (CC BY-SA), each with its original source.