Tim Allen: 'My Mother Told Me I'd Fail' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-11-2008, 04:54 PM

Comedy actor Tim Allen had to defy his mother to make it in Hollywood - because she wanted him to choose a more modest career.

The Wild Hogs star's mom was convinced he would never achieve his acting ambitions - and urged him to set his sights lower.

He reveals, "My mom used to say, 'You aim a little too high. You expect a little too much out of life. How about a civil service job? The post office. There's nothing wrong with that. You get a health plan.'"

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf...20fail_1080068

senor boogie woogi · 09-11-2008, 08:33 PM

Hola!

Well, Tim Allen (Dick) is and was kind of a dumbass. He got caught selling a large amount of cocaine, a former jailbird. His comedy was not really that funny (he's still not funny) if my son came to me and said I have a comedy act, and he started pulling out power tools and grunting like a caveman, I would have advised honest work myself.

I think a lot of being a celebrity is a lot of luck, no matter how much work is put into it, it is about timing and having the right connections. Tim Allen got real lucky. Hopefully he is not snorting his fortune up his nose.

Senor

Janice · 09-15-2008, 08:31 PM

Many many people find him funny. Not everyone can agree on what's funny. Luck has nothing to do with it. If viewers don't find a person talented, their show will fail. Connections can open doors, but the rest is up the the performer. That's why we often see the offspring of celebs have crappy quick careers that burn out fast.

Tim paid his debt to society for his crime 25 years ago. Tim sure looks like he's doing well. A hot wife and laughing all the way to the bank.

catlover79 · 09-15-2008, 08:58 PM

You said it, Janice!!! HI was one of my favorite shows from my teen years, and I still laugh when I see the reruns. Who can ask for more than that?

Schmoopie · 09-16-2008, 04:16 AM

I think that's terrible when parents try to discourage their kids from doing what they really want to do. If the kid ends up failing, it's just a learning experience. She should be proud of his success; not because he's a big star, but because he did what he set out to do. I'm sure her intentions were good, but my parents would discourage me from so many things, and years later I would think "what would have happened if I would have at last tried to do what I wanted to do?

Andrea

Blackout · 03-02-2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by senor boogie woogi

Hola!

Well, Tim Allen (Dick) is and was kind of a dumbass. He got caught selling a large amount of cocaine, a former jailbird. His comedy was not really that funny (he's still not funny) if my son came to me and said I have a comedy act, and he started pulling out power tools and grunting like a caveman, I would have advised honest work myself.

I think a lot of being a celebrity is a lot of luck, no matter how much work is put into it, it is about timing and having the right connections. Tim Allen got real lucky. Hopefully he is not snorting his fortune up his nose.

Senor

and he dimed out his dealers, which could have got him shanked

liane60 · 08-30-2018, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Comedy actor Tim Allen had to defy his mother to make it in Hollywood - because she wanted him to choose a more modest career.

The Wild Hogs star's mom was convinced he would never achieve his acting ambitions - and urged him to set his sights lower.

He reveals, "My mom used to say, 'You aim a little too high. You expect a little too much out of life. How about a civil service job? The post office. There's nothing wrong with that. You get a health plan.'"

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf...20fail_1080068

That happened to some other actors too. Sherman Hensley from the Jeffersons went to NY to make it and had a hard time for a while but he didn't come home because he didn't want his mother to tell him, I told you so.

JO Sweet Heart · 09-02-2018, 11:33 PM

I love that one photograph there on the right of Tim. He looks great in them sunglasses!

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

MA · 09-04-2018, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JO Sweet Heart

I love that one photograph there on the right of Tim. He looks great in them sunglasses!

God bless you and him always!!!

Holly

Me too.

I also like the one on the left as well.

09-11-2008, 04:54 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Tim Allen: 'My Mother Told Me I'd Fail' Comedy actor Tim Allen had to defy his mother to make it in Hollywood - because she wanted him to choose a more modest career. The Wild Hogs star's mom was convinced he would never achieve his acting ambitions - and urged him to set his sights lower. He reveals, "My mom used to say, 'You aim a little too high. You expect a little too much out of life. How about a civil service job? The post office. There's nothing wrong with that. You get a health plan.'" http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf...20fail_1080068
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09-15-2008, 08:31 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Many many people find him funny. Not everyone can agree on what's funny. Luck has nothing to do with it. If viewers don't find a person talented, their show will fail. Connections can open doors, but the rest is up the the performer. That's why we often see the offspring of celebs have crappy quick careers that burn out fast. Tim paid his debt to society for his crime 25 years ago. Tim sure looks like he's doing well. A hot wife and laughing all the way to the bank. Attached Images

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Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I think that's terrible when parents try to discourage their kids from doing what they really want to do. If the kid ends up failing, it's just a learning experience. She should be proud of his success; not because he's a big star, but because he did what he set out to do. I'm sure her intentions were good, but my parents would discourage me from so many things, and years later I would think "what would have happened if I would have at last tried to do what I wanted to do? Andrea
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JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,852	I love that one photograph there on the right of Tim. He looks great in them sunglasses! God bless you and him always!!! Holly
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09-11-2008, 08:33 PM	#2
senor boogie woogi Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Posts: 107	Hola! Well, Tim Allen (Dick) is and was kind of a dumbass. He got caught selling a large amount of cocaine, a former jailbird. His comedy was not really that funny (he's still not funny) if my son came to me and said I have a comedy act, and he started pulling out power tools and grunting like a caveman, I would have advised honest work myself. I think a lot of being a celebrity is a lot of luck, no matter how much work is put into it, it is about timing and having the right connections. Tim Allen got real lucky. Hopefully he is not snorting his fortune up his nose. Senor