Richard Wagstaff Clark, 1929 - 2012
Born: 30 November 1929, Mount Vernon, New York
Died: 18 April 2012, Los Angeles, California
Biography from Wikipedia and The Museum of Broadcast Communications
Dick Clark quotes:
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- At that moment in time, the world realized that kids might rule the world. They had their own music, their own fashion, their own money. permalink
Dick Clark - (late 1950s) - Awards shows are the variety shows now because there are no more variety shows. permalink
Dick Clark - The Los Angeles Times interview (2004) - Humor is always based on a modicum of truth. Have you ever heard a joke about a father-in-law? permalink
Dick Clark - I can remember, a vivid recollection, the first time ever in my life I talked to a black teenager on national television; it was in what we called the rate-a-record portion of 'Bandstand'. It was the first time in a hundred years I got sweaty palms. permalink
Dick Clark - I don't make culture. I sell it. permalink
Dick Clark - I don't set trends. I just find out what they are and exploit them. permalink
Dick Clark - I emulated him. I loved him, I adored him, because he had the ability to communicate to one person who was listening or watching. Most people would say, in a stentorian voice, 'Good evening, everyone.' Everyone? Godfrey knew there was only one person listening at a time. permalink
Dick Clark - I enjoy the annual appearance, though I wish my delivery was as easy as it used to be. I'm encouraged by the many people who tell me I'm an inspiration to them. permalink
Dick Clark - USA Today interview (December 2011) - I get enormous pleasure and excitement sitting in on conferences with accountants, tax experts and lawyers. permalink
Dick Clark - The New York Times interview (1961) - I never took any money to play records. I made money other ways. Horizontally, vertically, every which way you can think of, I made money from that show. permalink
Dick Clark - Archive of American Television interview (1999) - I was 26 years old, looked the part, knew the music, was very comfortable on television. 'They said, 'Do you want it?' And I said, 'Oh, man, do I want it!' permalink
Dick Clark - on taking over Bandstand (1956) - I've always dealt with light, frivolous things that didn't really count; I'm not ashamed of that. There's no redeeming cultural value whatsoever to 'Bloopers,' but it's been on for 20 years. It's a piece of fluff. I've been a fluffmeister for a long time. permalink
Dick Clark - Archive of American Television interview (1999) - It's a fascinating life and it's a reflection, probably, of my odd nature. I'm a case study for a Type A personality. I have a short attention span, I love activity, I'm into all sorts of strange and wonderful things. permalink
Dick Clark - Music is the soundtrack of our life. permalink
Dick Clark - My greatest asset in life was I never lost touch with hot dogs, hamburgers, going to the fair and hanging out at the mall. permalink
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