The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Harry Anderson
- Chicago is a big town for magicians and card hustlers. So when I was very young, a fellow sat me down and taught me the Three-Card Monte. And that kind of put me in a – pointed me towards easy money.
- I’ll give it a shot. But I don’t know that a year from now I’m going to be here. Nobody does.
- I am richer than Davy Crockett. I can settle back and do what I want to do. And what I want to do is card tricks and magic.
- Somebody saw me on ‘Cheers’ and thought that I was an actor playing a part as opposed to a guy just doing what he knew. And they gave me ‘Night Court.’ And by the time they realized I wasn’t an actor, I had already signed a five-year contract.
- I used to make my living by understanding people. And the way I learned to understand them was by observing them. I would sit in a train station or a bus station or a restaurant. And I would watch people. I would watch how they related to one another. I would try to get some insight into them and make them as predictable as I could in my mind.
- I did rough hustling, what they call ‘playing against the wall.’ I just played myself with the players, so I would pay; I would make them shill. I would pay certain players and then take from others.
- I don’t know how long anything is going to last, so I have to make sure I have something to do tomorrow.
- Everyone’s life would be improved if they do could one great magic trick. And tell one great joke, play one tune on the piano, and do one great origami fold.
- The biggest challenge in New Orleans has been to find workers who can climb a ladder after lunch.
- Did I run real swindles? Oh, yeah. I mean, I started as a – on the street. I did not begin as a performer. I began running the shell game.
Harry Anderson (1952–2018) was an American actor, comedian, and magician best known for his role as Judge Harry Stone on the hit sitcom Night Court (1984–1992).
Born in Newport, Rhode Island, he developed a passion for magic at a young age, performing on the streets and in clubs before gaining national attention on Saturday Night Live in the early 1980s. His charming blend of humor and sleight of hand made him a standout performer. Anderson’s portrayal of the quirky, kind-hearted judge on Night Court earned him three Emmy nominations and widespread popularity.
He also appeared as con man Harry “The Hat” Gittes on Cheers and starred in the TV movie adaptation of Stephen King’s It (1990). Beyond acting, he continued performing magic and even owned a magic-themed nightclub in New Orleans. Harry Anderson’s unique mix of comedy and magic left a lasting impact on television and entertainment.
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