25+ Matthew Perry Quotes: A Tribute To The ‘Chandler Bing’, The King of Sarcasm
We gather here today to celebrate the individual who brought the iconic Chandler Bing to life on our beloved TV show, Friends. Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster of emotions as we pay tribute to the one and only “King of Sarcasm” with a collection of Matthew Perry quotes. Yes, it’s true — our cherished Chandler Bing, the master of turning any awkward moment into a punchline, left us far too soon at the age of 54. Let’s take a moment to honor the man who brought laughter and wit to our screens with some of his most unforgettable quotes. This journey will be a bittersweet blend of sadness and humor, just like the man himself. So, grab your coffee, and let’s delve into the world of wisdom and wit with these Matthew Perry quotes.
Friends, Sarcasm, and Laughter: Best Chandler Bing Quotes
“I’m not great with advice. Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?”
“When I first meet somebody it’s usually panic, anxiety, and a great deal of sweating.” — Chandler Bing
“I say more dumb things before 9 a.m. than most people say all day” — Chandler Bing
“What must it be like not to be crippled by fear and self-loathing?”
“It’s Sunday. I don’t move on Sundays.”
“We swallow our feelings, even if it means we’re unhappy forever. Sound good?”
“Sure, I have my bad days, but then I remember what a cute smile I have.”
“I’m hopeless and awkward and desperate for love!”
“Hi. I’m Chandler Bing. I make jokes when I’m uncomfortable.” — Chandler Bing
Best Matthew Perry Quotes: The ‘Friends’ Star’s Best Zingers
“And if you’re going to blame your parents for the bad stuff, you also have to give them credit for the good stuff.” — Matthew Perry
“There are two ways to go when you hit that crossroads in your life: There is the bad way, when you sort of give up, and then there is the really hard way, when you fight back. I went the hard way and came out of it okay. Now, I’m sitting here and doing great.” — Matthew Perry
“I think you actually have to have all of your dreams come true to realize they are the wrong dreams.” — Matthew Perry
“If you spend too much time looking in the rearview mirror, you will crash your car.” — Matthew Perry
“Peter says, ‘Don’t you have any scars?’ And when most would respond proudly, ‘Well, no, no I don’t,’ Peter says, ‘Why not? Was there nothing worth fighting for?” — Matthew Perry
“Now, all these years later, I’m certain that I got famous so I would not waste my entire life trying to get famous. You have to get famous to know that it’s not the answer. And nobody who is not famous will ever truly believe that.” — Matthew Perry
“I’m not the biggest fan of confrontation. I ask a lot of questions. Just not out loud.” — Matthew Perry
“God is everywhere — you just have to clear your channel, or you’ll miss it.” — Matthew Perry
“When someone does something nice for someone else, I see God. But you can’t give away something you don’t have. So, I try to improve myself daily. When those moments come and I am needed, I’ve worked out my stuff, and do what we are all here for, which is simply to help other people.” — Matthew Perry
“Drinkers think they are trying to escape, but really they are trying to overcome a mental disorder they didn’t know they had.”
“And have you ever stood on the water’s edge and tried to stop the wave? It goes on regardless of what we do, regardless of how hard we try. The ocean reminds us that we are powerless in comparison.”
“It is very odd to live in a world where if you died, it would shock people but surprise no one.”
“My mind is out to kill me, and I know it. I am constantly filled with a lurking loneliness, a yearning, clinging to the notion that something outside of me will fix me. But I had had all that the outside had to offer!” — Matthew Perry
“If I had to do it all over again, would I still audition for Friends? You bet your butt I would. Would I drink again? You bet your butt I would. If I didn’t have alcohol to soothe my nerves and help me have fun, I would have leaped off a tall building sometime in my twenties.”
“Discover, uncover, and discard” was one of the major mantras at Cirque.
My favorite six words in recovery are: trust God, clean house, and help others.
“I am no saint — none of us are — but once you have been at death’s door and you don’t die, you would think you would be bathed in relief and gratitude. But that isn’t it at all — instead, you look at the difficult road ahead of you to get better and you are upset. Something else happens, too. You are plagued by this nagging question: Why have I been spared?”
“But addiction wakes up before you do, and it wants you alone. Alcoholism will win every time. As soon as you raise your hand and say, ‘I’m having a problem,’ alcohol sneers, ‘You’re gonna say something about it? Fine, I’ll go away for a while. But I’ll be back. It never goes away for good.”
A lot of people think that addiction is a choice. A lot of people think it’s a matter of will. That has not been my experience. I don’t find it to have anything to do with strength. — Matthew Perry
“But you can’t give away something you don’t have. So, I try to improve myself daily. When those moments come and I am needed, I’ve worked out my stuff, and do what we are all here for, which is simply to help other people.”
Matthew Perry’s wit and wisdom shine through these quotes, whether you know him as Chandler Bing from “Friends” or for his other roles. Share your thoughts and prayers in the comments below.
