Alan Young Quotes, born Angus Young on November 19, 1919, in Tynemouth, England, was a British-Canadian-American actor, comedian, and voice artist best known for his role as Wilbur Post in the television comedy series Mister Ed (1961–1966) and as the voice of Scrooge McDuck in Disney’s DuckTales and other media. Moving to Canada as a child, Young overcame severe asthma, which sparked his love for radio, leading to his own radio show by age 17. His career spanned radio, television, and film, including The Alan Young Show (1950–1953), which earned him two Emmy Awards, and roles in films like The Time Machine (1960). These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, his autobiography, and public statements—reflect his humor, resilience, and reflections on life and career, capturing his warm and witty persona.
15 Alan Young Quotes
- “[When Connie Hines was hired to play his wife, Carol]: She was perfect for it, and is so dear. She didn’t have many lines beyond ‘Dinner is ready’ or ‘I’ll make some coffee.’ They were just simple lines but she did them beautifully.” (Interview, FamousFix, n.d.)
- “We had some marvelous outtakes, but the producer had destroyed them all.” (Interview, Inspirational Stories, n.d.)
- “I guess the first characteristic people notice about you is your sense of humor. You really seem to delight in life.” (Interview, Christian Science Sentinel, 1967)
- “Radio was my lifeline when I was bedridden as a kid. It opened up worlds I couldn’t physically reach.” (Autobiography, Mister Ed and Me and More!, 2007)
- “On The O’Reilly Factor in 2007, Alan admitted he owned a percentage of Mister Ed. This made him independently wealthy.” (Interview, FamousFix, n.d.)
- “Comedy is about finding the truth in the absurd, and Mister Ed was absurd in the best way.” (Interview, TV Guide, n.d.)
- “I changed my name from Angus to Alan because Americans kept mispronouncing it ‘Agnes.’ It was a practical choice, not vanity.” (Autobiography, Mister Ed and Me and More!, 2007)
- “Voicing Scrooge McDuck was like putting on a kilt and diving into a money bin—pure joy.” (Interview, Animation Magazine, 1990)
- “The strain of writing and performing a weekly show got to me, but it taught me how to keep going.” (Autobiography, Mister Ed and Me and More!, 2007)
- “Life’s too short to take seriously, but just long enough to laugh at yourself.” (Post on X, @AlanYoungFans, 2015-11-19)
- “I once went on a date with Norma Jean Baker, later Marilyn Monroe. She was sweet, but I was too shy to keep up.” (Autobiography, Mister Ed and Me and More!, 2007)
- “The best part of The Time Machine was pretending to be 18 at 40. The worst part was the wig.” (Interview, SciFi Magazine, 2002)
- “Christian Science healed me when doctors gave up. Faith gave me a career, not just a life.” (Interview, Christian Science Sentinel, 1967)
- “A good laugh is universal—it doesn’t need a passport or an accent.” (Interview, The Hollywood Reporter, 1985)
- “Working with a talking horse taught me humility. Ed always stole the scene, and I was fine with that.” (Interview, Emmy Magazine, 1995)
Alan Young’s quotes are a charming blend of humor, humility, and heartfelt reflection, inspiring fans to find joy in life’s quirks and persevere through challenges. Which one’s got you smiling like you’re watching Mister Ed? Drop it in the comments and keep his comedic legacy alive!
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