I thought the line 'I am the daughter of the former governor of Alaska' was very funny. I think the word is… — Andrea Fay Friedman Copy Share Image
“Once we've got you properly done up," her aunt said, "and he hears of your newfound wealth, he's sure to look your… — Sabrina Jeffries Copy Share Image
This to me is the secret comedy of all author interviews, down through the ages, even the good ones in the 'Paris… — John Jeremiah Sullivan Copy Share Image
“So," he called to her back, "Just out of curiosity, you know, purely conversation and all, at what age will you be… — Laini Taylor Copy Share Image
I suppose I walk that line between comedy and cruelty because I think one illuminates the other. We're all cruel, aren't we?… — Martin McDonagh Copy Share Image
“While McMurphy laughs. Rocking farther and farther backward against the cabin top,spreading his laugh across the water. Laughing at the girl,at the… — Ken Kesey Copy Share Image
“You can be intensely aggravating...” His expression struck me as closer to boredom than aggravation. “And somehow I suspect this isn’t the… — M.A. George Copy Share Image
“Bram knocked, and Chas opened the door, her music growing louder. She had strips of tinfoil in her hair and a cigarette… — Lia Habel Copy Share Image
“When I write my book I'm going to tell people that if they happen to forget their wide-mouth jar, they should pee… — Susan Juby Copy Share Image
“Writing is like giving yourself homework, really hard homework, every day, for the rest of your life. You want glamorous? Throw glitter… — Katrina Monroe Copy Share Image
“I took a deep breath. "I'm sorry I lied, I like your Star Wars sheets, you're not that bad of a driver,… — Gemma Halliday Copy Share Image
“After another minute Reuben brought forth the following sentence: "I ha' scranleted two hundred furrows come five o'clock down i' the bute."… — Stella Gibbons Copy Share Image
“I think the waiters and hostess are beginning to recognize me. They must either think I'm the most popular girl in Chicago… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share Image
I love being in these ensemble comedy movies. I love working with a bunch of people and coming up with, you know,… — Jane Lynch Copy Share Image
“Do you ever think about the ocean?" Nick asked me. "What about it?" I said. "Like what could live down there? Like… — Blake Nelson Copy Share Image
“Rehvenge, I’m talking to you more than I speak with my mahmen.” “I thought your mother was dead.” “She is.” “You have… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
“I’m fairly certain, Captain,” she said, “that the more you discover about me, the more you will dislike me. Therefore, let’s cut… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
“Silence!' said Snape coldly. 'What have you done with the car?' Ron gulped. This wasn't the first time Snape had given Harry… — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“I walked down to the village with five Sceltie puppies. I came back to the Hall with four.” “And the fifth ?”… — Anne Bishop Copy Share Image
“Writers are the most pathetic souls when it comes to expressing their personal feelings. Their personalities are as complex as the characters… — Janvier Chouteu-Chando Copy Share Image
“If there was one thing in life that one should wish for, it shouldn’t be great wealth — it should be to… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
When I'm playing comedy, I never do 'jokes.' Sometimes I'll deliver a line in a way I think is more likely to… — Bruce McGill Copy Share Image
“Piper- I didn't like Mr. Wilder. Eliza- He's not so bad, Piper, if you overlook his tendency to be condescending. Agatha- And… — Jen Turano Copy Share Image
“Emma this is not a joke. Look at your hands! They're... they're... wrinkled!" "Yes that's because-" "No way. I'm not going down… — Anna Banks Copy Share Image
Just because a baby cries, I discovered, doesn't mean there's always something wrong. Sometimes babies wake up for no real reason. They… — Paul Reiser Copy Share Image
“Miss Sumner, may I inquire as to why you're lounging on the floor?" Mrs. Watson asked. Miss Sumner uttered something which sounded… — Jen Turano Copy Share Image
Well, for me, it's the relationship between comedy and life - that's the edge I live on, and maybe it's my protection… — Harold Ramis Copy Share Image
I find that working with friends is always the goal, even if it's just one person. Because the comedy community is kind… — Lizzy Caplan Copy Share Image
“But I didn't. I didn't say anything, if only because I had no idea how to respond to such an overture. If… — Sarah Dessen Copy Share Image
“Food," Ninette said into the silence, "is a kind of art. Like all arts, it can be simple. or it can be… — Mercedes Lackey Copy Share Image
“I want you back, Annabelle.” This time my laughter is full of nothing but genuine humor. It’s that ‘oh my god, I… — April Brookshire Copy Share Image
“Ya le dije que me iba, no es decente que usted no me escriba. Yo procedo de una familia respetable, y no… — E.M. Forster Copy Share Image
“He stared at me for several heavy seconds and then laughed—though there wasn't much humor in it. "You know what's great? You'reserious.… — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
“A lot of the nonsense was the innocent result of playfulness on the part of the founding fathers of the nation of… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
Josh Hanagarne has an astonishing story to tell, and he does so with insight, humor, grace, and wonder. All human beings suffer… — Melanie Rae Thon Copy Share Image
Someone I've always admired is Catherine O'Hara... I think she's one of the best actresses in the country, not only comedy. I… — Fred Willard Copy Share Image
“It's time for bed. And here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to get in bed, and I don't have anyone… — Nicholson Baker Copy Share Image
I've got a pretty blue sense of humor. So, I'm pretty much game for anything. I couldn't think of something, off the… — Michelle Monaghan Copy Share Image
“I don't accept the currently fashionable assertion that any view is automatically as worthy of respect as any equal and opposite view.… — Douglas Adams Copy Share Image
“New Rule: Instead of killing 99.9 percent of germs, Lysol has to just go ahead and kill them all. Why spare the… — Bill Maher Copy Share Image
