Desi Arnaz, born Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III, was a Cuban-American actor, musician, and television producer. He is best known for his role as Ricky Ricardo in the classic television sitcom “I Love Lucy” alongside his real-life wife Lucille Ball. Arnaz’s talent and charm made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry, and his quotes continue to inspire and entertain people around the world.
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“Luck? I don’t know anything about luck. I’ve never banked on it and I’m afraid of people who do. Luck to me is something else: Hard work – and realizing what is opportunity and what isn’t.”
“I learned a lot in those 10 years in Hollywood and I learned a lot in those 40 years in Las Vegas. I keep the good and throw out the bad.”
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”
“I believe that the most important single thing, beyond discipline and creativity, is daring to dare.”
“Setups are crucial. I can’t stress that enough! If you don’t have good setups, you might as well be playing tic-tac-toe.”
“I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can do.”
“The most important thing is to have a good relationship with the audience. That takes a lot of time. It’s like having a good relationship with any human being – you have to work at it.”
“You have to be a bastard to make it, and that’s a fact. And the Beatles are the biggest bastards on earth.”
“You’ve got to love what you’re doing. If you love it, you can overcome any handicap or the soreness or all the aches and pains, and continue to play for a long, long time.”
“You don’t play against opponents, you play against the game of basketball.”
“I think luck is the sense to recognize an opportunity and the ability to take advantage of it. The man who can smile at his breaks and grab his chances gets on.”
“I don’t think anyone should ever retire. I think they should keep working until they drop dead.”
“You don’t become a star for the money. You become a star because you love acting.”
“You’re not famous until my mother has heard of you.”
“I think every comedian’s got their own formula. You can’t compare one comedian to another.”
“You can’t expect everyone to have the same dedication as you.”
“The key to success in show business is to make people cry, laugh, or be entertained. And if you can do two out of three, you’re in.”
“A man who correctly guesses a woman’s age may be smart, but he’s not very bright.”
“I’m not funny. What I am is brave.”
“I would rather play a tune on a horn, but I’ve always felt that I didn’t want to train myself. Because when you get a train, you’ve got to have an engine and a caboose. I think it’s better to train the caboose. You train yourself, you strain yourself.”
“Don’t give up! It’s not over. The universe is balanced. Every set-back bears with it the seeds of a come-back.”
These Desi Arnaz quotes offer a glimpse into the mindset of a talented and resilient individual who achieved great success in the entertainment industry. His wisdom and determination continue to inspire people to pursue their dreams and overcome challenges. Desi Arnaz’s legacy lives on through his timeless quotes and the impact he made on television and music.
