W.C. Fields' gravestone reads "W.C. Fields 1880-1946. On the whole, I'd rather be in Philadelphia." This famous quote reflects Fields' sense of humor and his ongoing disdain for the city of Philadelphia.
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LEO ROSTEN This is actually a mis-quote of WC Fields. WC Fields never actually said this. It was said ABOUT WC Fields by Leo Rosten in a roast for Fields.
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His epitaph is "On the whole' I'd rather be in
He was born William Claude Dukenfield
W. C. Fields played as Egbert Souse' .
According to his IMDB biography (see related link below) W.C. Fields was 5' 8" tall
Leo Rosten quote WC Fields is often credited with the saying but it was actually spoken ABOUT Fields in a celebrity roast for Fields.
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