Edgar Bergen

Edgar John Bergen (16 February 1903 – 30 September 1978) was an American actor and radio performer, best known as a ventriloquist.

Quotes

 * Charlie McCarthy: I can't take this schoolwork any more - it's driving me nuts. Edgar Bergen: Well Charlie, I'm sorry, but hard work never killed anyone. Charlie McCarthy: Still, there's no use in taking chances.
 * Quoted in Todd Harris Goldman, Teachers: Jokes, Quotes, and Anecdotes (2001) p. 136