Subject: Emotions » Fear

I moved to New York for my health; I’m paranoid, and New York was the only place where my fears were justified.

Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere may be happy.

True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.

(1922 – 2007) American novelist

I don’t fear death, but I sure don’t like those three-footers for par.

(1935 – ) Puerto Rican professional golfer

At my age flowers scare me.

(1896 – 1996) comedian, actor & entertainer

I used to be afraid of relationships; someone would ask me out and I'd say, 'Just take my purse, don't hurt me!'

(1970 – ) American stand-up comedian & voice actor

Whatever happened to the good old days when kids was scared to death of their parents?

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

It's not that I'm afraid to die, I just don't want to be there when it happens.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

Ernie Irvan could go bear hunting with a switch. He ain't never afraid.

American auto racer

If you are afraid of loneliness, don't marry.

(1860 – 1904) Russian short-story writer, playwright & physician

What happens if you get scared half to death twice?

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

As a child, I was more afraid of tetanus shots than, for example, Dracula.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

One has fear in front of a goat, in back of a mule, and on every side of a fool.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor

Even snakes are afraid of snakes.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

There are moments when everything goes well, but don’t be frightened.

(1864 – 1910) French author

If I weren’t earning $3 million a year to dunk a basketball, most people in the street would run in the other direction if they saw me coming.

(1963 – ) American professional basketball player & sports personality

I fear no man, but the dentist.

(1949 – ) American boxing champion

Airline travel is hours of boredom interrupted by moments of stark terror.

disc jockey, screenwriter & humorist

Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist

There’s nothing to fear but life itself.

(1947 – ) comedian & actor

I have no problem with homophobia; as long as they do it behind closed doors.

(1962 – ) English stand-up comedian & actor