54 Chris Farley Quotes from 'SNL' — Comedian Full of Self-Irony

Christopher Crosby Farley spent five fruitful seasons as a cast member from 1990. He was part of a stellar cast that included all-time greats Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, and Rob Schneider, all of who went on to bigger things after their time on the long-running show.

On "SNL," Farley was thrust into many roles, including portraying Matt Foley, an overzealous motivational speaker. He also hosted sketches that featured famous guest stars like Patrick Swayze and had his own slot where he was himself during "The Chris Farley Show."

A talented comedian, Farley left behind some memorable quotes from his time on SNL, and here are some of his most cherished lines.

Chris Farley, “Weekend Update” character Bennett Brauer's quote: “I’m flying! I’m flying! Holy schnikies!" | Source: Amodays

Chris Farley Quotes Filled with Humour and High Spirits

“I signed on as the clown, and, by golly, I’ll keep up my end of the bargain.” — Chris Farley

“Remember when you were with the Beatles? That was awesome.” — Chris Farley, “The Chris Farley Show” with Paul McCartney

“I’m flying! I’m flying! Holy schnikies!” — Chris Farley, “Weekend Update” character Bennett Brauer

“Everybody on? Good! Great! Grand! Wonderful! No yelling on the bus!” — Chris Farley, “Billy Madison”

“Well, la-di freakin’ da! We got ourselves a writer here. Hey, Dad, I can’t see too good. Is that Bill Shakespeare over there?” — Chris Farley, “Matt Foley”

Chris Farley's quote: “I can’t help it. I want to be a good Catholic, but I’m a hedonist.” | Source: Amodays

“Brothers don’t shake hands. Brothers gotta hug.” — Chris Farley, “Tommy Boy”

"You enter strong and you exit strong, and you're going to be OK." — Chris Farley

“I can’t help it. I want to be a good Catholic, but I’m a hedonist.” — Chris Farley

"I got Cat-like speed and reflexes!" — Chris Farley, "Tommy Boy"

“One of your films was very controversial. It was ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’ based on the book by um … Nicosca …Nicocasscus.” — Chris Farley, “The Chris Farley Show” with Martin Scorcese

Chris Farley's quote: "I don't know what the future holds. All I know is, I'm good today. Real good." | Source: Amodays

"I may not be a great Ninja; I may not be one with the universe, but I will say this: NO ONE MESSES WITH MY BROTHER." — Chris Farley, "Beverly Hills Ninja"

“This one’s just fibrillations. I just gotta limit my pork intake to 400 grams a day … The doc says I got a piece of Polish sausage lodged in the lining of my heart.” — Chris Farley, “Bill Swerski’s Super Fans” character Todd O’Connor

"I don't know what the future holds. All I know is, I'm good today. Real good." — Chris Farley

"We couldn't register everybody. I'm thrilled just by the number of people here. The running community has really come together." — Chris Farley

“I remember one time in school when all the nuns in my Catholic school got around in a semicircle, me and my mom in the middle, and they said, ‘Mrs. Farley, the children at school are laughing at Christopher, not with him.’ I thought who cares as long as they’re laughing.” — Chris Farley

Chris Farley's, "Black Sheep" quote: "That's one small step for Man! One Giant...I have a dream!" | Source: Amodays

“Only when I cease to breathe will I be dead, Tanley!” — Chris Farley, “Beverly Hills Ninja”

"That's one small step for Man! One Giant...I have a dream!" — Chris Farley, '"Black Sheep"

Chris Farley Quotes Full of Practical Things to Learn from Him

“They say in the land of the blind, the man with one eye is king. Well, in the land of the skunks, the man with half a nose is king.” - Chris Farley, “Dirty Work” — Chris Farley

"I have a tendency toward the pleasures of the flesh. It's a battle for me, as far as weight and things like that. But I'm curbing them because I want to continue to do comedy, and the two don't mix. So I try to fight those demons." — Chris Farley

“I am El Nino. Yo soy El Nino. For those of you who don’t habla espanol, El Nino is Spanish for The Nino.” — Chris Farley, “The Weather Channel” character El Nino

Chris Farley's "Saturday Night Live" quote: "Remember when I was talking to you about the Terminator? You should see that movie. It's pretty awesome." | Source: Amodays

"I used to think that you could get to a level of success where the laws of the universe didn't apply. But they do. It's still life on life's terms, not on movie-star terms. I still have to work at relationships. I still have to work on my weight and some of my other demons." — Chris Farley

“I was in the Pritikin Center in Santa Monica once, trying to lose 30 or 40 pounds in a month. I’d work … on a treadmill and with the weights, but it was driving me nuts. So I escaped. Tom Arnold picked me up and we went to Le Dome and had tons of desserts.” — Chris Farley

"Remember when I was talking to you about the Terminator? You should see that movie. It's pretty awesome." — Chris Farley, "Saturday Night Live"

“I have what the doctors call a little bit of a weight problem.” — Chris Farley, “Tommy Boy”

“Hey you kids are probably saying to yourselves: I’m gonna go out there and grab the world by the tail and wrap it around and pull it down and put it in my pocket. Well I’m here to tell you that you’re probably going to find out, as you go there, that you’re not going to amount to jack squat!” — Chris Farley, “Matt Foley”

Chris Farley's quote: "I have a nice apartment now that's all taken care of. I make my bed every day." | Source: Amodays

"Here's the way I see it, Ted. Guy puts a fancy guarantee on a box 'cause he wants you to feel all warm and toasty inside."— Chris Farley, "Tommy Boy"

"The great comics can fall on their faces, but then they can say, 'Oh, baby, you're the greatest.' They show their heart and their vulnerability." — Chris Farley

“People need a time to laugh. It’s up to us to bonk ourselves on the head and slip on a banana peel so the average guy can say, ‘I may be bad, honey, but I’m not as much of an idi*t as that guy on the screen.’” — Chris Farley

"I have a nice apartment now that's all taken care of. I make my bed every day." — Chris Farley

"Once I thought that if I just had enough in the bank, if I had enough fame, that it would be all right. But I'm a human being like everyone else. I'm not exempt." — Chris Farley

Chris Farley's "Wayne's World 2" quote: “I hate my father. I hate my life. But I feel great! You guys are great! I’m gonna go pick a fight!” | Source: Amodays

"Farley Although I love this kind of comedy, sometimes I feel trapped by always having to be the most outrageous guy in the room. In particular, I'm working on trying not to be that guy in my private life." — Chris Farley

“I hate my father. I hate my life. But I feel great! You guys are great! I’m gonna go pick a fight!” — Chris Farley, “Wayne’s World 2”

"New York was scary, coming from the Midwest. At first, I thought I'd come in all cocky, like, 'I'm gonna bring this town to its knees!' After about a month, I was like, 'I wanna go home.'" — Chris Farley

“Just shut your big yapper!” — Chris Farley, “Matt Foley”

“Basically I only play one character; I just play him at different volumes.” — Chris Farley

Chris Farley's quote: “I went and worked for my dad after school. I’d show up late and stuff like that." | Source: Amodays

“I could’ve done without that.” — Chris Farley, “Tommy Boy”

Chris Farley Quotes Loaded with Deep Thoughts and Self-Irony

“Lay off me, I'm starving!” — Chris Farley, “Gap Girls”

"I was glad to be sober, but after ninety days, people weren't patting me on the back anymore, sayin', 'Good job on the sobriety! Go get 'em!' — Chris Farley

“I went and worked for my dad after school. I’d show up late and stuff like that.” — Chris Farley

“I’m just dandy, I got a bowl of chocolate pudding in my underpants.” — Chris Farley, “Black Sheep”

Chris Farley's quote: "Everybody is treating it like a Hollywood story. In Madison, it's a neighborhood story." | Source: Amodays

"When I got outta school, I didn't know what I was gonna do with my life. I knew I didn't have much in the grades department, and so I was very fearful. A whole lot of fear." — Chris Farley

"Everybody is treating it like a Hollywood story. In Madison, it's a neighborhood story." — Chris Farley

"There's no control in life, is there? There's only one who's in control, and He'll take me when He wants me. I don't want to know about it. It's none of my business. But when it happens, I just ask that it won't be painful and that He forgives me my sins." — Chris Farley

“Everybody laughs when fatty falls down.” — Chris Farley

"You gotta fight for your right to vote!" — Chris Farley

Chris Farley's "Matt Foley" quote: “My name is Matt Foley. I’m 35 years old, I am divorced and I live in a van down by the river.” | Source: Amodays

“Oh, you know that Saturday Night Live show? Ah, it got way worse … Oh yeah, it’s just sad, they got that fat guy screaming all the time, come on, pull the plug on that thing.” — Chris Farley, “Bill Swerski’s Super Fans” character Todd O’Connor

“My name is Matt Foley. I’m 35 years old, I am divorced and I live in a van down by the river.” — Chris Farley, “Matt Foley”

"Let me sleep, for the love of God!" — Chris Farley, "Tommy Boy"

"I seem to get motivated a few months at a time, and then something stressful breaks the routine, and I just fold." — Chris Farley

Chris Farley's “Beverly Hills Ninja" quote: “The inside of my belt is like the inside of a coffin on a moonless night.” | Source: Amodays

“I know from experience, dude.” — Chris Farley, “Billy Madison”

“The inside of my belt is like the inside of a coffin on a moonless night.” — Chris Farley, “Beverly Hills Ninja”

“That makes a baker’s dozen, Bob.” — Chris Farley, “Bill Swerski’s Super Fans” character Todd O’Connor

“Fat guy in a little coat.” — Chris Farley, “Tommy Boy”

Chris Farley's “Beverly Hills Ninja" quote: “Only when I cease to breathe will I be dead, Tanley!” | Source: Amodays

"SNL" has been graced by some of the most talented comedians the country has produced, including Cecily Strong. Additionally, it has seen appearances from gifted performers such as Kelsea Ballerini. Still, with his enthusiastic take on comedy and impressions, Chris Farley left a considerable mark on the show.

"Saturday Night Live" was also home to celebrated actress, comedian, and writer Tina Fey for almost a decade. Fans can catch these 45 Tina Fey quotes showcasing her funny, wise, and inspiring sides.