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Barber Quotes

On barbershops, broadcasters, and a shared name.

These barber quotes play on both the surname and the profession, from admiration for broadcaster Red Barber to warm memories of a father's barber- and beauty-supply business in the African-American community in Buffalo.

I was given a mask of myself by Frances Barber when we opened 'Julius Caesar.' I looked much younger and prettier. Wearing it was certainly cheaper than Botox.

Quotes by Phyllida Lloyd

A lot of people in barber shops all over Brooklyn talk about Paulie Malignaggi v. Zab Judah.

Quotes by Paulie Malignaggi

I wanted to be Red Barber, Mel Allen or Howard Cosell. I loved their personalities and all of their sounds.

Quotes by John C. McGinley

I don't have any beauty shop memories. I remember the barber shop.

Quotes by Jenifer Lewis

About Quotes

My father had the main barber- and beauty-supply business in the African-American community in Buffalo.

Quotes by Helene D. Gayle

The 'Sodajerker' podcast is the work of Liverpool songwriting duo Simon Barber and Brian O'Connor.

Quotes by David Hepworth

Beckham? His wife can't sing and his barber can't cut hair.

Quotes by Brian Clough

Being a barber is about taking care of the people.

Quotes by Anthony Hamilton

I got tired of going to the barber to keep my fade together, so I just cut it all off.

Quotes by Andre Braugher

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all these barber quotes about the profession?
No, several play on the surname Barber rather than the job itself, including admiration for broadcaster Red Barber and a mention of actress Frances Barber. The collection mixes wordplay with genuine barbershop memories.
What does the Red Barber quote admire about him?
It praises Red Barber, alongside broadcasters Mel Allen and Howard Cosell, for their distinctive personalities and voices. It's a nostalgic tribute to classic sports broadcasting rather than anything about haircuts.
What's the story about a father's barbershop business?
One quote recalls a father running the main barber- and beauty-supply business serving the African-American community in Buffalo, treating it as an important piece of family and local history. It's a warm, specific memory rather than a general statement about barbering.
Who is Frances Barber in this context?
She's an actress who made a mask of the speaker's face for a production of 'Julius Caesar,' which the speaker jokes looked younger and prettier than reality and was cheaper than Botox. It's a lighthearted anecdote about costuming, not a barbershop story.
Why does one quote mention having no beauty shop memories?
The speaker contrasts a lack of beauty shop memories with clear recollections of the barber shop instead, suggesting the barbershop held more personal significance growing up. It's a simple statement of preference tied to nostalgia, similar to themes in the beauty quotes.

One quote takes a lighter turn, describing a mask made by actress Frances Barber as cheaper than Botox. For related nostalgia, browse about quotes and beauty quotes.