Alan Young
1919 - 2016
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Quotes
Biography
Alan Young was a British-Canadian actor, voice actor, comedian, radio host, and television host. He is best known for his role as Wilbur Post in the television series 'Mr. Ed' which aired from 1961 to 1966. Young started his career as a radio performer and worked in various radio shows before transitioning to television and film. In addition to his acting career, Young also provided the voice for Scrooge McDuck in animated series and video games.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I just do things I really enjoy. I enjoy acting. When I’m driving to the studio, I sing in the car. I love my work and my wife and my kids and my friends. And I think, 'You’re a lucky man, Alan Young.'
2
I am grateful for the magic of Mr. Ed. If someone said to me three years ago that I’d be a national figure, I couldn’t have been more surprised. I would have laughed in his face.
3
Humor has become so cliche and glib and all this that I don't think it's funny. It's kind of not funny. But in my day, it was a little more gung ho- a little more masculine.
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I love to make people laugh. It's a great job to be in.
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I'm doing well now and I am very fortunate and grateful to the fans that still talk about the show every day. People always ask me about Mr. Ed, and I keep saying I wish I had a nickel for every time they did. I'll tell you, I'd have a trunkload of nickels.