• Don Rickles was a legendary American comedian
  • For many he was the greatest there ever was
  • HERE is a look at some of his best quotes

Though he was often branded an “insult comic,” the Queens native was better known as "Mr. Warmth" to his friends and fans. Here are some of Don's best quotes. "Show business is my life. When I was a kid I sold insurance, but nobody laughed," Don's jokes were always unexpected. It's part of what made him such an icon in the 20 century.

Rickles was a name synonymous with greatness

"Some people say funny things, but I say things funny," Don joked, and few would argue that. Here's another doozy: "I have my own gym. When you do jokes and they sell, you get a gym."

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Don would often joke and say this: "I think if I took therapy, the doctor would quit. He'd just pick up the couch and walk out of the room." He was always honest with fans, and it's why he was so loved in his time...

Watch the video above to learn more!