25 Quotes by Adam Sandler (2024)

Adam Sandler is an American actor, comedian, and producer. He was born in 1966 in New York City and began his career in comedy clubs before getting his break on Saturday Night Live. Sandler's distinctive brand of humor often includes crude jokes and silly voices, but he has also shown range in more dramatic roles such as in the film "Uncut Gems." He has produced and starred in numerous successful comedies such as "Happy Gilmore," "The Waterboy," and "Grown Ups." Sandler has also received critical acclaim for his performances in films like "Punch-Drunk Love" and "Spanglish." (Bio)

Adam Sandler Quotes

It's hard to soar with the eagles when you're surrounded by turkeys.

I finished a big book the other day. 421 pages. That's a lot of coloring when you think about it.

It's important I surround myself with people who make me happy.

I immediately said yes for one reason and one reason only....Netflix rhymes with Wet Chicks.

I kinda feel like an idiot sometimes. Although I am an idiot, so it kinda works out.

You've just got to give yourself time - that's good advice I think. Give yourself time to figure out what you're good at and what you're not good at.

Chemistry can be a good and bad thing. Chemistry is good when you make love with it. Chemistry is bad when you make crack with it. (Meaning)

Mama says that, happiness is from magic rays of sunshine that come down when you're feeling blue.

I know I want to always do the best I can.

I'm a big fan of money. I like it, I use it, I have a little. I keep it in a jar on top of my refrigerator. I'd like to put more in that jar. That's where you come in.

One night I couldn't sleep. It was like 2:00 in the morning. I was thinking, 'What can I do?' I'm watching TV. I'm like, 'Let me do something else.' I'm not going to fall asleep for a few hours. What are my hobbies? There was the masturbation option. I skipped that because just knowing my kids are down the hall I felt psychotic. So, I went with watching more TV. I couldn't come up with anything. I was going, 'God, read a book.' Then I was like this, 'Where do I keep the books?' I've got nothing to do but watch TV.

Alright, remember, alcohol equals puke equals smelly mess equals nobody likes you.

Of course, I peed my pants, everyone my age pees their pants. It's the coolest.

Sir one more comment like that and I will strangle you with my microphone wire!

I have a love in my life. It makes me stronger than anything you can imagine.

When the kids are laughing in the audience, I tear up, I'm so happy I did a nice thing.

My kids don't have a trust fund, they have a debt fund. And when I die, they're $4 million in the hole.

My name is Adam. My father's name is Adam. Having the same name as your father, it's alright until your voice changes. My friends would always call up, 'Is Adam there?' My father would say, 'This is Adam.' My friends would say, 'Adam, you were so wasted last night.'

I was raised by a mother who told me I was great every day of my life.

A lot of critics object to what I do, but I got into comedy to make people laugh, and I've always worked hard.

I'm not comfortable being around too many people. I don't like being out in public too much. I don't like going to bars. I don't like doing celebrity stuff. So most of the characters I play are people who don't always feel comfortable beyond their small circle of friends.

I say things, like every other parent, that reminds you of your own parents. One thing I do know about being a parent, you understand why your father was in a bad mood a lot.

So let me do the dishes in our kitchen sink, put you to bed when youve had too much to drink.Oh, it could be so nice to grow old with you, I wanna grow old with you.

Sometimes you can't prioritise family and you feel guilty.

I drew the duck blue because I've never seen a blue duck before and, to be honest with you I wanted to see a blue duck.

― Adam Sandler Quotes

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