When I got back into show business in 1961, I felt — for obvious reasons — that nothing in my life went right, and I realized that millions of people… - Rodney Dangerfield

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When I got back into show business in 1961, I felt — for obvious reasons — that nothing in my life went right, and I realized that millions of people felt the same way. So when I first came back my catch phrase was "nothing goes right." Early on, that was my setup for a lot of jokes.

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About Rodney Dangerfield

Jack Roy (born Jacob Rodney Cohen; November 22, 1921 – October 5, 2004), popularly known by the stage name Rodney Dangerfield, was an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, screenwriter, musician and author. He was known for his self-deprecating one-liner humor, his catchphrase "I don't get no respect!" and his monologues on that theme.

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Birth Name: Jacob Cohen
Alternative Names: Jacob Rodney Cohen Jack Roy
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