Gary Owens Quotes

Gary Owens — American Entertainer born on May 10, 1936, died on February 12, 2015

Gary Owens was an American disc jockey and voice actor. His polished baritone speaking voice generally offered deadpan recitations of total nonsense, which he frequently demonstrated as the announcer on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. Owens was equally proficient in straight or silly assignments and was frequently heard on television and radio as well as in commercials... (wikipedia)

Then, when I got in the military, I used to host - even in high school - I hosted the talent shows, and when I was in the military I would host all of our base Christmas parties and stuff.

I'm not a mean comic, I don't want to turn anybody off - I just want to give a point of view or my take on things that everyone can laugh at.

My comedy isn't going to solve problems; I'm not that deep.

Like I always tell people, I don't pander to any audience, but you have to play to your audience.