I prefer situational or character-based humor to gross-out gags and comedic set pieces. — Ari Graynor Copy Share Image
I love comedy. That's what I really look forward to doing. Enough of this heavy drama. — Mariette Hartley Copy Share Image
If I can make someone laugh while sending a message, that's the best lesson. — Josh Blue Copy Share Image
I strive for honesty because I think that's where the funniest stuff comes from. — Romesh Ranganathan Copy Share Image
If somebody is not on the same page with me humor wise, I can't give them that. — Stephan Pastis Copy Share Image
Most of the humor comes from how outrageous the situations and circumstances are. — Mark Wahlberg Copy Share Image
It is always cruel to laugh at people, of course, although sometimes if they are wearing an ugly hat it is hard… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Humor and laughter - not necessarily derogatory derision - are my pet tools. This may come from my general philosophy of never… — Marcel Duchamp Copy Share Image
I wouldn't say I have comedy chops. I guess you get lucky with good writing because I don't think I'm a comedian… — Michael Pena Copy Share Image
Basically, I was always very interested in comedy, but I was much more sort of academic. And then, after college, loaded with… — Jessi Klein Copy Share Image
I started doing standup because of Hugh Grant's best-man speech in 'Four Weddings,' which is basically a standup routine. — Kumail Nanjiani Copy Share Image
When you slip on a banana peel, people laugh at you; but when you tell people you slipped on a banana peel,… — Nora Ephron Copy Share Image
“She deliberated too much afore making decisions; he acted on instinct. He liked Oreos, she preferred pasta worms.” — Sandra Hill Copy Share Image
I like talking about subjects that aren't funny in the first place and making them funny. So anything down and depressing is… — Chris Rock Copy Share Image
Actors, you have to wait for people to give you work, or you have to make your own stuff. But standup, I… — Hannibal Buress Copy Share Image
“The joy which we inspire has this charming property, that, far from growing meagre, like all reflections, it returns to us more… — Victor Hugo Copy Share Image
I've actually always wanted to write like a one-person show that was sort of a romantic comedy - a show that was… — Mike Birbiglia Copy Share Image
I've seen racism in my audiences. For example, I've seen people laugh at every other group, but then clam up when it… — Russell Peters Copy Share Image
I've always been jealous of people who can tell stories really well in a room with a bunch of people. I've never… — Brendan Benson Copy Share Image
I did a lot of theater in school. I thought maybe I wanted to go to law school or be a judge… — Rashida Jones Copy Share Image
I've always been more of a nerdy, academic type. I loved 'Star Wars' growing up. I have three older brothers, so they… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
One can always come up with funny lists and jokes. You know what? I take it back. Not everyone can always come… — John Hodgman Copy Share Image
The people in New York - their humor is on a level that goes, uh, very deep, you know? — Elaine Stritch Copy Share Image
I love comedy and I did a few gigs here and there but it never really took off. It was too scary. — George Groves Copy Share Image
“The way you turn a sad story around, you should be a comedian! You’re the funniest person I know.” — Patricia Williams Copy Share Image
A lot of my comedy is to do with being angry, then finding a way to channel that. — Julia Davis Copy Share Image
I've been around comedians that try their bits around you. I hate that. — Jim Breuer Copy Share Image
There are many things we can live without but a sense of humor is not one of them! — Judy Woodruff Copy Share Image
Most stand-up comics relish performing 'in one' - solo. They like the autonomy. — Jason Alexander Copy Share Image
If you can't laugh at yourself, you may be missing the colossal joke of the century. — Barry Humphries Copy Share Image
Getting laugh out of other people is easier than being able to laugh at oneself. — Kishore Bansal Copy Share Image
