John Belushi was an American comedian, actor, and musician best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, The Blues Brothers, and Animal House. He was part of the original cast of Saturday Night Live and was known for his energetic and often outrageous performances. He died in 1982 at the age of 33 due to a drug overdose.
- Died
- March 5, 1982
- Known as
- American Comedian
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I owe it all to little chocolate donuts.
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Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell, no!
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My advice to you is to start drinking heavily.
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We don't need no stinking badges!
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I hate Illinois Nazis.
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In your 20s, you feel like you're indestructible...In your 30s, you think...I'll be around here a little longer, so I'm going to take better care of myself.
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I give so much pleasure to so many people. Why can I not get some pleasure for myself?
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It's all false pressure; you put the heat on yourself, you get it from the networks and record companies and movie studios. You put more pressure on yourself to make everything that much harder.
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Work is no longer challenging.
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I guess happiness is not a state you want to be in all the time.
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Christ, seven years of college, down the drain.
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We are on a mission for God.
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I may be gone, but Rock and Roll lives on.
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Some comedians love their characters. I don't fall in love with mine. In fact, I get tired of them very fast. You have to be willing to throw it all away.
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Grab a brew... don't cost nothin'.
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We’re on a mission from God.
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On stage is the only place where I really know what I'm doing.
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Life Lessons by John Belushi
- John Belushi taught us to never take life too seriously and to always find the humor in the world around us.
- He also showed us the importance of being passionate about what you do and to always strive to be the best version of yourself.
- Lastly, we learned that it is important to always be kind and to never forget to laugh at yourself.