Andy Rooney

In a conversation, keep in mind that you’re more interested in what you have to say than anyone else is.

Andy Rooney

It isn’t working that’s so hard, it’s getting ready to work.

Andy Rooney

It’s best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it’s requested, and when it’s a life threatening situation.

Andy Rooney

It’s paradoxical, that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.

Andy Rooney

Most of us end up with no more than five or six people who remember us. Teachers have thousands of people who remember them for the rest of their lives.

Andy Rooney

My advice is not to wait to be struck by an idea. If you’re a writer, you sit down and damn well decide to have an idea. That’s the way to get an idea.

Andy Rooney

New ideas are one of the most overrated concepts of our time. Most of the important ideas that we live with aren’t new at all.

Andy Rooney

Nothing in fine print is good news.

Andy Rooney

People will generally accept facts as truth only if the facts agree with what they already believe.

Andy Rooney

The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.

Andy Rooney