Redd Foxx Quotes

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Redd Foxx was an American actor and comedian best known for his groundbreaking work in stand-up comedy and his iconic role as Fred Sanford in the television sitcom "Sanford and Son." Foxx's career spanned several decades, during which he became renowned for his sharp humor and influential contributions to comedy. His work paved the way for future generations of African American comedians and actors, making him a significant figure in American entertainment history.

"I'm convinced that Sanford and Son shows middle-class America a lot of what they need to know."

"I'm convinced that Sanford and Son shows middle-class America a lot of what they need to know."

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"Certain things should be yours to have when you work your way to the top."

"Certain things should be yours to have when you work your way to the top."

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"Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing."

"Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing."

Health, Dying, Hospitals, Lying

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"The show doesn't drive home a lesson, but it can open up people's minds enough for them to see how stupid every kind of prejudice can be."

"The show doesn't drive home a lesson, but it can open up people's minds enough for them to see how stupid every kind of prejudice can be."

Home, People, Open, Prejudice

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"Beauty may be skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone."

"Beauty may be skin deep, but ugly goes clear to the bone."

Beauty, Deep, May, Skin

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"A girl's legs are her best friends... but even the best of friends must part."

"A girl's legs are her best friends... but even the best of friends must part."

Friendship, Friends

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