Bob Hope
Oct 19, 2015 21:10:14 #
On his death bed they asked him where he wanted to be buried. His answer was, "Surprise me."
Do you remember Bob Hope? You'll enjoy this.
I had forgotten that he lived to be 100, and also didn't realize it has been over 10 years since he died.
Always enjoyed him, his movies, and his show. He touched a lot of lives during his life.
Thought you might enjoy a bit of memory touching. Enjoy and recall a neat comedian.
BOB HOPE IN HEAVEN
For those of you too young to remember Bob Hope, ask your Grandparents and thanks for the memories.
WHAT A WONDERFUL E-MAIL.
I HOPE THIS WILL PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR HEART.
This is a tribute to a man who DID make a difference.
ON TURNING 70
'I still chase women, but only downhill.'
ON TURNING 80
'That's the time of your life when even your birthday suit needs pressing.'
ON TURNING 90
'You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.'
ON TURNING 100
'I don't feel old. In fact, I don't feel anything until noon. Then it's time for my nap.'
ON GIVING UP HIS EARLY CAREER, BOXING
'I ruined my hands in the ring. The referee kept stepping on them.'
ON NEVER WINNING AN OSCAR
'Welcome to the Academy Awards, or, as it's called at my home, 'Passover.'
ON GOLF
'Golf is my profession. Show business is just to pay the green fees.'
ON PRESIDENTS
'I have performed for 12 presidents but entertained only six.'
ON WHY HE CHOSE SHOWBIZ FOR
HIS CAREER
'When I was born, the doctor said to my mother,
Congratulations, you have an eight pound ham.'
ON RECEIVING THE
CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL
'I feel very humble, but I think I have the strength of character to fight it.'
ON HIS FAMILY'S EARLY POVERTY
'Four of us slept in the one bed. When it got cold, mother threw on another brother.'
ON HIS SIX BROTHERS
'That's how I learned to dance. Waiting for the bathroom.'
ON HIS EARLY FAILURES
'I would not have had anything to eat if it wasn't for the stuff the audience threw at me.'
ON GOING TO HEAVEN
'I've done benefits for ALL religions.
I'd hate to blow the hereafter on a technicality.'
Give me a sense of humor Lord, give me the grace to see a joke,
To get some humor out of life, and pass it on to other folk.
To the person receiving this, the grace to pass it on to others.
Do you remember Bob Hope? You'll enjoy this.
I had forgotten that he lived to be 100, and also didn't realize it has been over 10 years since he died.
Always enjoyed him, his movies, and his show. He touched a lot of lives during his life.
Thought you might enjoy a bit of memory touching. Enjoy and recall a neat comedian.
BOB HOPE IN HEAVEN
For those of you too young to remember Bob Hope, ask your Grandparents and thanks for the memories.
WHAT A WONDERFUL E-MAIL.
I HOPE THIS WILL PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR HEART.
This is a tribute to a man who DID make a difference.
ON TURNING 70
'I still chase women, but only downhill.'
ON TURNING 80
'That's the time of your life when even your birthday suit needs pressing.'
ON TURNING 90
'You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake.'
ON TURNING 100
'I don't feel old. In fact, I don't feel anything until noon. Then it's time for my nap.'
ON GIVING UP HIS EARLY CAREER, BOXING
'I ruined my hands in the ring. The referee kept stepping on them.'
ON NEVER WINNING AN OSCAR
'Welcome to the Academy Awards, or, as it's called at my home, 'Passover.'
ON GOLF
'Golf is my profession. Show business is just to pay the green fees.'
ON PRESIDENTS
'I have performed for 12 presidents but entertained only six.'
ON WHY HE CHOSE SHOWBIZ FOR
HIS CAREER
'When I was born, the doctor said to my mother,
Congratulations, you have an eight pound ham.'
ON RECEIVING THE
CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL
'I feel very humble, but I think I have the strength of character to fight it.'
ON HIS FAMILY'S EARLY POVERTY
'Four of us slept in the one bed. When it got cold, mother threw on another brother.'
ON HIS SIX BROTHERS
'That's how I learned to dance. Waiting for the bathroom.'
ON HIS EARLY FAILURES
'I would not have had anything to eat if it wasn't for the stuff the audience threw at me.'
ON GOING TO HEAVEN
'I've done benefits for ALL religions.
I'd hate to blow the hereafter on a technicality.'
Give me a sense of humor Lord, give me the grace to see a joke,
To get some humor out of life, and pass it on to other folk.
To the person receiving this, the grace to pass it on to others.
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Oct 19, 2015 21:37:36 #
I remember Bob Hope. He was one of my favorite entertainers - loved his TV shows, the annual specials entertaining our military, and movies. He was special!
He is missed.
He is missed.
Oct 19, 2015 21:53:59 #
It would be hard to beat Hope for class and entertainment. Quite a guy!!! Too bad there are none like him today.
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Oct 20, 2015 06:35:10 #
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Oct 20, 2015 07:06:08 #
Got to see him during 1 of his USO tours in 1973 when I was stationed in Thailand. He was always ready with a 1 liner and had everybody laughing constantly.
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Oct 20, 2015 08:17:03 #
He was a great man and missed by thousands.
Graham Thirkill wrote:
On his death bed they asked him where he wanted to... (show quote)
Oct 20, 2015 08:28:09 #
I met him in Fukuoka Army hospital along with Maxwell and Les Brown while I was Guarding North Korean prisoners
Oct 20, 2015 08:41:12 #
Boentgru
Loc: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
At the risk of offending some, here is a ditty going around the clubhouse:
Years ago we had Reagan, Johnny Cash and Bob Hope.
Now we have Obama but no Cash and no Hope.
Years ago we had Reagan, Johnny Cash and Bob Hope.
Now we have Obama but no Cash and no Hope.
Oct 20, 2015 09:09:07 #
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Oct 20, 2015 10:49:44 #
Loved his tribute every year to the collage All American football players.
Oct 20, 2015 12:02:14 #
Ya, Bob Hope. People say that the US humour is different than the UK humour, but Hope crossed all boundaries. He sure made me laugh. A great man!!!
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