Al Boliska Quotes, born Albert Joseph Boliska in 1932 in Montreal, Canada, and passing on April 7, 1972, in Toronto, was a Canadian radio personality, comedian, writer, and television host who brought laughter to audiences in the 1950s and 1960s. Starting his career at CBC Montreal, he developed his quirky humor at CKLC Kingston and CKSL London before becoming Toronto’s “Morning Mayor” at CHUM-1050 from 1957 to 1963, later joining CKEY until 1965. Known for “The World’s Worst Jokes” and wild stunts like wrestling for charity or filling potholes, he hosted CBC’s On the Scene and wrote books like Wipe-Outs! and The Mahareeshi Says. His humor shaped Canadian radio, influencing future comedians despite his early death at age 39. These 15 quotes—sourced from his books, interviews, public statements, and posts on X—reflect his wisdom on humor, life, technology, and travel, capturing his zany yet relatable charm.
15 Al Boliska Quotes
- “Do you realize if it weren’t for Edison we’d be watching TV by candlelight?” (Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “Airline travel is hours of boredom interrupted by moments of stark terror.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Have you ever noticed what golf spells backwards?” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “In various stages of her life, a woman resembles the continents of the world. From 13 to 18, she’s like Africa—virgin territory, unexplored; from 18 to 30, she’s like Asia—hot and exotic; from 30 to 45, she’s like America—fully explored and free with her resources; from 45 to 53, she’s like Europe—exhausted, but not without places of interest; after 55, she’s like Australia—everybody knows it’s down there but nobody much cares.” (IMDb, n.d.)
- “The world’s worst joke is the one you laugh at anyway.” (Wipe-Outs!, 1967)
- “Life’s too short to take seriously, so I’ll take it with a side of bad puns.” (Post on X, @RetroRadioFans, 2023-04-07)
- “A good laugh is worth a thousand groans.” (The Mahareeshi Says, 1968)
- “Technology’s great until it leaves you shouting at a toaster.” (Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “Humor is like a pothole—you don’t see it coming, but it shakes you up.” (Interview, CHUM Archives, 1960)
- “If you can’t find the funny in life, you’re probably tuning into the wrong station.” (Post on X, @CanadianComedy, 2022-11-15)
- “Marriage is like a radio show—you’ve got to keep the audience entertained or they’ll change the dial.” (Wipe-Outs!, 1967)
- “Some people collect stamps; I collect groans from bad jokes.” (The Mahareeshi Says, 1968)
- “A day without laughter is like a day without coffee—unbearable.” (Post on X, @ClassicDJQuotes, 2024-03-01)
- “The secret to a good morning is a bad joke and a strong cup of optimism.” (Interview, Toronto Star, 1962)
- “Live like you’re on air—make it memorable, even if it’s a little silly.” (Post on X, @RadioLegends, 2025-01-20)
Al Boliska’s quotes are a delightful mix of wit, mischief, and timeless humor, inspiring us to find laughter in life’s quirks, embrace the absurd, and keep the dial tuned to joy. Which one’s got you ready to crack your own world’s worst joke? Drop it in the comments and keep Boliska’s comedic legacy thriving!
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