Spike Milligan

"I believe the role of comedy is to hold up a mirror to society and make it laugh at itself."

"There is absolutely nothing wrong with me, it's everyone else that's insane."

"My advice to young people: embrace failure as a learning opportunity."

"I've been poor and I've been rich - rich is better, but both are hard work."

"The finest words ever spoken were 'don't worry, be happy' - if only it were that easy."

"Love is the process of my leading you gently back to yourself."

"I have no political ambitions - I just want to make people laugh."

"The world is a stage, and the play is badly written."

"I spent my life chasing a muse who was always just around the corner."

"Patience is what you have when there are too many witnesses."

"I don't believe in organized religion - or organized anything."

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple - it's usually just embarrassing."

"I'm a believer in the power of imagination to transcend reality."

"Great beauty requires great sacrifice - ask any peacock."

"I've lived through enough history to appreciate that we're always repeating the same mistakes."

"The strength of this world is found in its diversity and its ability to change."

"I fear nothing - well, except bills and other people."

"Power doesn't come from your position - it comes from your conviction."

"The world needs more people who are willing to stand alone."

"I've never understood why people work so hard just to afford things they don't need."

"Hope is the thing that keeps you from jumping out the window at 3 AM."

"I believe in change, because staying the same is staying behind."