“It was a heavy piece, about thirty inches in height, carved of stone. And so ugly that it defied description. Surely only… — Sherrilyn Kenyon Copy Share Image
Laughter is something we have against oppression and oppressive people. Dictators hate people who laugh at them. It's easy for them to… — Burhan Sonmez Copy Share Image
Every time is a time for comedy in a world of tension that would languish without it. But I cannot confine myself… — James Thurber Copy Share Image
People complain that joking about serious subjects is 'making light' of them. Isn't that a good idea? Comedy lets the air out… — Peter Baynham Copy Share Image
“She was in big trouble now. "You stupid man," she said to the body on the floor. "Why did you have to… — Julia Quinn Copy Share Image
“You'll write to me, won't you?" Albus asked his parents immediately, capitalizing on the momentary absence of his brother. "Every day, if… — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“I love your personality," I said with wide eyes and an open smile. I had used this look before when a bank… — Chelsea Handler Copy Share Image
“Grampie's boat was a little double-ender, a model not built nowadays. She was narrow, so that she pitched and rolled something wicked… — Ruth Moore Copy Share Image
“Yossarian was moved by such intense pity for his poverty that he wanted to smash his pale. sad, sickly face with his… — Joseph Heller Copy Share Image
What intrigued me about him was his intelligence, his humor. I'd been all over the world. I had started a career. At… — Cindy McCain Copy Share Image
“The marriage of a Jewish son is a bittersweet prospect. There is relief, always, that he has navigated the tantalizing and plentiful… — Francesca Segal Copy Share Image
“Man, n. An animal so lost in rapturous contemplation of what he thinks he is as to overlook what he indubitably out… — Ambrose Bierce Copy Share Image
I get stage fright with short stories. For me it feels like standup comedy: kill or die. I'm more confident when I… — Sefi Atta Copy Share Image
I listened to my first comedy album in 6th grade. It was Bill Cosby. My brother and I would play it over… — Felipe Esparza Copy Share Image
“There was a pause. Finally, dubiously, Jack said, “I’m sorry, but it sounded like you just confessed to being able to talk… — Seanan McGuire Copy Share Image
“She knew exactly how she ought to feel, for she was well read in our greater and lesser English poets, but the… — Barbara Pym Copy Share Image
“North," said the face beneath the sheet. "I belong to the National Association of Broadcasting Employees and Technicians. If you wake me… — Andrew Klavan Copy Share Image
I don't think comedy really does change people's minds; I think you can only get someone who is almost ready to change… — Jim Jefferies Copy Share Image
In television, women can really run anything. It can be a comedy, it can be a drama, it can be genre, it… — Sarah Michelle Gellar Copy Share Image
“My motto? Don’t trust someone who is just as cagey as yourself." "What kind of detective are you?” “A lousy one and… — Peggy A. Edelheit Copy Share Image
When you're in comedy, people always come up and say, 'Oh, it must be so hard.' It really isn't hard unless you're… — Jerry Seinfeld Copy Share Image
I went to see my doctor... Doctor Vidi-boom-ba. Yeah...I told him once, "Doctor, every morning when I get up and look in… — Rodney Dangerfield Copy Share Image
“Who can say for certain that he is sincere, who can say for certain that he believes? In the midst of of… — George Moore Copy Share Image
When somebody says something stupid to me, I usually alleviate it with laughter and humour. I make light of it to educate… — Tan France Copy Share Image
“Have you ever kissed anybody?" he asked and took a sip. I smirked. "There aren't a whole lot of opportunities in the… — Katie Kacvinsky Copy Share Image
“Hold onto your creativity, that idealism that is rooted in some degree of innocence and a firm belief in something finer than… — Janvier Chouteu-Chando Copy Share Image
Some people do specials, like, when they've only been doing comedy for three years or something. Which is fine! But I'm kind… — Ali Wong Copy Share Image
“Orphans? Would you really? Adopt children?" "There are advantages. If they turn out badly, we can blame their natural parents. We can… — Loretta Chase Copy Share Image
“You're thinking I'm one of those wise-ass California vegetarians who is going to tell you that eating a few strips of bacon… — Scott Adams Copy Share Image
I've always wanted to do non-comedies, I've always done dramas, comedies, music, and I always like to bop around and do different… — Frank Oz Copy Share Image
“You can't blame her,' said Amit. 'After a life so full of tragedy anyone would become hard.' 'What tragedy?' asked Mrs. Chatterji.… — Vikram Seth Copy Share Image
“I had a dream about you. You were so cute, and I was holding you for a long time. We went for… — Ashley Kennett Copy Share Image
“The humorous self-sufficiency of genius is the unity of a modest resignation in the world and a proud elevation above the world:… — Søren Kierkegaard Copy Share Image
I was at a bar, and this guy bumped into me, and he did not apologize, and he said, "Move!" I thought… — Mitch Hedberg Copy Share Image
I've been called funny. I assume my wife thinks I'm funny. But generally, if you bumped into me and said hello, I… — Robert Webb Copy Share Image
“The past twelve weeks had been a blur, and now she was about to meet her baby via ultrasound, go home with… — Julia Kent Copy Share Image
The problem is that we live in an uptight country. Why don't we just laugh at ourselves? We are funny. Gays are… — Bob Newhart Copy Share Image
What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in… — Rudy Giuliani Copy Share Image
“Why do you keep looking back there?" the guy in charge had asked. "From time to time I need an antidote," Eddie… — Stephen King Copy Share Image
“Go! Go! Go! Go!' said that officer, with an expression as though he considered our Cap an individual of the animal kingdom… — E.D.E.N. Southworth Copy Share Image
