Hollywood is a place where they place you under contract instead of under observation.

About Walter Winchell

Walter Winchellwas a syndicated American newspaper gossip columnist and radio news commentator. Originally a vaudeville performer, Winchell began his newspaper career as a Broadway reporter, critic and columnist for New York tabloids.

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Too many people expect wonders from democracy, when the most wonderful thing of all is just having it.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

A pessimist is one who builds dungeons in the air.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

She’s been on more laps than a napkin.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

Gossip is the art of saying nothing in a way that leaves practically nothing unsaid.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

The same thing happened today that happened yesterday, only to different people.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

I usually get my stuff from people who promised somebody else that they would keep it a secret.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

Never above you. Never below you. Always beside you.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

We must not indulge in unfavorable views of mankind, since by doing it we make bad men believe they are no worse than others, and we teach the good that they are good in vain.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

Hollywood is where they shoot too many pictures and not enough actors.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

Remember that nobody will ever get ahead of you as long as he is kicking you in the seat of the pants.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

Hollywood is a place where they place you under contract instead of under observation.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

Today’s gossip is tomorrow’s headline.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

The best way to get along is never to forgive an enemy or forget a friend.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

The only ones who like Milton Berle are his mother – and the public.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

Nothing recedes like success.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

An optimist is someone who gets treed by a lion but enjoys the scenery.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

Broadway is a main artery of New York life – the hardened artery.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)

A friend is one who walks in when others walk out.

Walter Winchell

American gossip journalist (1897-1972)