On stage you look much larger than you are. You can have subtle changes of timing; how you place a punchline in… — Sylvester McCoy Copy Share Image
I think comedy is a good way to deal with anything. I hear about people in the hospital who are ill, and… — Brian Regan Copy Share Image
The nature of comedy is 'just do it.' But I think what's interesting about it is this joke has been around and… — Bob Saget Copy Share Image
“It is in the midst of laughter that our perspective alters and we realize this trying life can still be enjoyed.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
I'm just trying to give the best human expression that I can to any particular genre, which could be comedy, could be… — David Harbour Copy Share Image
Teaching someone to be funny is like teaching someone to be fast. They're already fast. You're just making them faster. — Ali Farahnakian Copy Share Image
When people laugh at Mickey Mouse, it's because he's so human; and that is the secret of his popularity. — Walt Disney Copy Share Image
You have to have humor. If you don't have humor and you take yourself seriously, you're dead in the water. You have… — Anthony Hopkins Copy Share Image
Senses of humor define people, as factions, deeper rooted than religious or political opinions. When carrying out everyday tasks, opinions are rather… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
Being funny is my biggest differentiator, and I think I'd be a fool not to use that, and there's nothing I enjoy… — Lil Dicky Copy Share Image
It sometimes seemed to him that for love to work, it had to be fair, that he should tell only half the… — Tao Lin Copy Share Image
There's no room for failure performing [stand-up] for a black audience. If you don't get them right away it's tough winning them… — Hannibal Buress Copy Share Image
One thing about being a stand-up is it's a one-man show. You gotta do everything. You're the producer, writer, director, and the… — Nick Cannon Copy Share Image
The difference when I'm writing a story versus writing a joke is that writing a joke is so much more about the… — Paul F. Tompkins Copy Share Image
I grew up in a time when women didn't really do comedy. You had to be homely, overweight, an old maid, all… — Lily Tomlin Copy Share Image
“It faintly irritated him that Zaphod had to impose some ludicrous fantasy on to the scene to make it work for him.… — Douglas Adams Copy Share Image
I've played villains on stage - you know, the Iagos and so on - but I think of myself as a funny… — Michael Emerson Copy Share Image
When we weren't scratching each other's eyes out, we were making each other laugh harder than anyone else could. — Lucie Arnaz Copy Share Image
If I'm a game show host, will someone buy a ticket to see me do standup? If I'm a game show host,… — Howie Mandel Copy Share Image
It's always awkward when someone doesn't realize you're joking and devotes thought time to what you've said. Double that when the person… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
You have to find a way to not become bitter and live within the parameters of the situation and laugh your way… — Yvette Nicole Brown Copy Share Image
I think I learned everything about comedy and timing and drama from watching 'The Muppet Show,' which was one of the best… — Michael Giacchino Copy Share Image
'Where's Bill going?' He's going to comedy death. Boom! He pops out of it with another joke. It's my particular style. — Bill Hicks Copy Share Image
The things you're crying about today, you might be laughing about in ten years ... and then again ... maybe not. — Mark Lowry Copy Share Image
A fellow who has a funny bone can learn to hone his skills, but I don't think you can develop a funny… — Carl Reiner Copy Share Image
As a comedian, I have the gift of looking at something a bit differently and making it funny. I'm not sure why… — Henry Cho Copy Share Image
I think having a sense of humor is just as important a coping mechanism as it is a gift for everyday life. — Camille Grammer Copy Share Image
“Hey. Everyone's different," says Derek. "But some are more different than others," says Budge, and they all laugh.” — Margaret Atwood Copy Share Image
Maybe I'll just become a cartoon character because there's nothing left for me to do in an R-rated comedy. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
When you allow people to piss you off, you're just letting them have that satisfaction. Just ignore them and laugh they'll be… — Sergio Raza Copy Share Image
How many times go we to comedies, to masques, to places of great and noble resort, nay even to church only to… — John Donne Copy Share Image
It's frightening and exhilarating. It's like combat. Look at the metaphors: You kill when it works; you die when it doesn't. — Robin Williams Copy Share Image
“If engines of love and power drive mankind, surely the bearings would burn to a frazzle without the oil of laughter.” — Smoke Blanchard Copy Share Image
My life is quite normal and for me it helps with my comedy. If you jump headlong into celebrity life it affects… — Russell Howard Copy Share Image
When I was nine I spent a lot of my time reading books about the history of comedy, or listening to the… — Paul Merton Copy Share Image
Every time I think about writing, comedy doesn't interest me in the slightest. I can play comedy, but I don't think in… — Jim Parsons Copy Share Image
All I mean is, I'm not the kind of audience comedy directors want at a test screening because I seldom laugh, and… — Todd Solondz Copy Share Image
Laughter is sort of a natural truth detector. If you laugh at something, it's probably because there was some truth in it. — Bill Maher Copy Share Image
I have done 'Mumbai Meri Jaan,' 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!;' they are not comedy. But those roles didn't stick with people. Comedy… — Paresh Rawal Copy Share Image
That is the problem with comedy in India. Spoofing sells. Come up with original comedy about the hilarious nation we are, with… — Cyrus Broacha Copy Share Image
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