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Vaudeville Quotes

Fond memories of the old comedy stage

One quote fondly names a favorite entertainer who got his start performing on the vaudeville circuit long ago.

George Burns was a Vaudeville performer I particularly loved.

Quotes by Tom Waits

I do not like vaudeville, but what can I do? It likes me.

Quotes by Anna Held

Frequently Asked Questions

Which performer is named in this collection?
George Burns is named as a beloved performer from the vaudeville stage.
What is the tone of the second quote about vaudeville?
It is affectionately conflicted, joking about an odd, involuntary attachment to the old stage tradition.
Is vaudeville shown here as outdated or cherished?
It comes across as cherished, remembered with nostalgia rather than dismissed as outdated.
Does this page focus on one performer only?
No, it also includes a more general personal reflection on vaudeville as a form.
What makes the second quote humorous?
Its playful admission of disliking vaudeville while still feeling drawn back to it repeatedly.

The other jokes about a mutual, almost involuntary attachment to vaudeville that refuses to fade.