Author: Johnny Carson Page 2

The difference between divorce and legal separation is that a legal separation gives a husband time to hide his money.

(1925 – 2005) television host

She doesn’t need a steak knife… she cuts her food with her tongue.

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Happiness is your dentist telling you it won’t hurt and then having him catch his hand in the drill.

(1925 – 2005) television host

Happiness is your dentist telling you it won’t hurt and then having him catch his hand in the drill.

(1925 – 2005) television host

If the World Series goes seven games, it will be NBC's longest running show this fall.

(1925 – 2005) television host

Mail your packages early so the post office can lose them in time for Christmas.

(1925 – 2005) television host

He's so fat, he can be his own running mate.

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It is so hot… Ed is actually putting ice in his Scotch.

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Happiness is… finding two olives in your martini when you’re hungry.

(1925 – 2005) television host

Never use a big word when a little filthy one will do.

(1925 – 2005) television host

I told my wife that there was a chance that radiation might hurt my reproductive organs, but she said in her opinion it’s a small price to pay.

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If variety is the spice of life, marriage is the big can of leftover Spam.

(1925 – 2005) television host

I heard from my cat’s lawyer today; my cat wants $12,000 a week for Tender Vittles.

(1925 – 2005) television host