Cullen Hightower

Male, Person

1923 –

81

Who is Cullen Hightower?

Cullen Hightower was a well known quotation and quip writer from the United States. He is often associated with the American conservative political movement.

Hightower served in the U.S. army during World War II before beginning a career in sales. He began to publish his writing upon retirement. A collection of his quotations was published as Cullen Hightower's Wit Kit. One of Hightower's most notable quotations is "People seldom become famous for what they say until after they are famous for what they've done." Ironically, Hightower became famous for what he said rather than for what he did. A number of other quotes are in his obituary.

Famous Quotes:

  • There's always somebody who is paid too much, and taxed too little - and it's always somebody else.

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Born
1923
Nationality
  • United States of America

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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