Earl Wilson quotes

Earl Wilson was an American journalist, author, and syndicated columnist, well-known for his witty and insightful commentary. With a career spanning over four decades, Wilson's writing covered diverse topics such as celebrity gossip, Broadway shows, and sports. As a columnist for the New York Post, his charming personality and sharp wit endeared him to a wide audience. Whether sharing juicy Hollywood gossip or offering astute observations on current events, Wilson's prose always captivated readers. Besides his column, Wilson authored several books including "Show Business Laid Bare" and "Flip of the Big Hat." Through his work, Earl Wilson left an indelible mark on the world of journalism, garnering a loyal following that continues to appreciate his unique style. Explore more about this iconic American writer and columnist at EarlWilson.com.

Home, nowadays, is a place where part of the family waits till the rest of the family brings the car back.

- Earl Wilson

An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn't happen.

- Earl Wilson

He was so honest you could play craps with him over the phone.

- Earl Wilson

Experience is what enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.

- Earl Wilson

Success is simply a matter of luck. Ask any failure.

- Earl Wilson

The man who didn't want his wife to work has been succeeded by the man who asks about her chances of getting a raise.

- Earl Wilson

For the parents of a Little Leaguer, a baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown into innings.

- Earl Wilson

If you wouldn't write it and sign it, don't say it.

- Earl Wilson

Always remember, money isn't everything - but also remember to make a lot of it before talking such fool nonsense.

- Earl Wilson

Nothing is as embarrassing as watching your boss do something you assured him couldn't be done.

- Earl Wilson

Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death.

- Earl Wilson

You may not be able to read a doctor's handwriting and prescription, but you'll notice his bills are neatly typewritten.

- Earl Wilson

If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.

- Earl Wilson

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.

- Earl Wilson

To sell something, tell a woman it's a bargain; tell a man it's deductible.

- Earl Wilson

Benjamin Franklin may have discovered electricity, but it was the man who invented the meter who made the money.

- Earl Wilson

He's an honest man - you could shoot craps with him over the telephone.

- Earl Wilson

Snow and adolescence are the only problems that disappear if you ignore them long enough.

- Earl Wilson

The fastest way for a politician to become an elder statesman is to lose an election.

- Earl Wilson

Nonchalance is the ability to remain down to earth when everything else is up in the air.

- Earl Wilson

Science may never come up with a better office communication system than the coffee break.

- Earl Wilson

Ever notice that the whisper of temptation can be heard farther than the loudest call to duty.

- Earl Wilson

Isn't it a shame that future generations can't be here to see all the wonderful things we're doing with their money?

- Earl Wilson

This would be a much better world if more married couples were as deeply in love as they are in debt.

- Earl Wilson

Gossip is when you hear something you like about someone you don't.

- Earl Wilson

A woman may race to get a man a gift but it always ends in a tie.

- Earl Wilson

One way to get high blood pressure is to go mountain climbing over molehills.

- Earl Wilson

Middle Age - later than you think and sooner than you expect.

- Earl Wilson

A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you've been taking.

- Earl Wilson

Today's accent may be on youth, but the stress is still on the parents.

- Earl Wilson